Nods, Switzerland facts for kids
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Nods
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Nods village square
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 Nods
Location in Switzerland
Nods
Location in Canton of Bern
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Bern | |
| District | Jura bernois | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 26.61 km2 (10.27 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 885 m (2,904 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 788 | |
| • Density | 29.613/km2 (76.70/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
2518
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| Surrounded by | Prêles, Diesse, Lamboing, Orvin, Corgémont, Cortébert, Courtelary, Cormoret, Villeret, Villiers, Lignières | |
Nods is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Canton of Bern in Switzerland. It's part of the Jura bernois district, where people mostly speak French.
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History of Nods
Nods was first mentioned in old records in the year 1255. Back then, it was called Nos. This old German name is not used anymore.
A noble family named de Nods lived here in the 1200s. They disappeared from history by the 1400s. Nods was located near the borders of several powerful groups. In the 1200s, it was owned by the Counts of Neuchâtel. Then, the city of Bern took control. Later, the Bishop of Basel ruled the area for many centuries.
During the Protestant Reformation in the 1500s, new religious ideas came to Nods. The villagers did not want to change their faith at first. But the city of Bern made them accept the new religion. Families who wanted to stay Catholic had to move away. They went to towns like Le Landeron and Cressier. Nods was part of the Diesse church area until 1708. After that, it became its own church parish.
In 1797, France won a war and Nods became part of France. It was first in the French region of Mont-Terrible. Three years later, it moved to the Haut-Rhin region. After Napoleon was defeated, Nods joined the Canton of Bern in 1815. It was first in the Erlach District, then moved to the La Neuveville District in 1846.
The village church was first built in 1639. The church building you see today was built in 1835 on the same spot.
For a long time, the people of Nods worked in farming. They raised animals and made cheese. In 1963, a chair lift opened, bringing tourists to the Chasseral mountain. This helped the local economy until it closed in 1993. In the 1970s, a small factory opened, creating about ten jobs. A new neighborhood called Bois-Châtel was built in the 1980s.
Geography of Nods
Nods covers an area of about 26.7 square kilometers. A large part of this land, about 45%, is used for farming. Forests cover even more land, about 51.6% of the area. Buildings and roads make up about 3% of the land. There are also small rivers and unproductive areas.
The town is located on a flat area called the Plateau de Diesse. It sits at the bottom of the Chasseral mountain. Nods includes the main village and two smaller settlements. These smaller places are called Les Combes and La Praye.
In 2010, Nods joined a new administrative area. It became part of the Arrondissement administratif Jura bernois.
Coat of Arms
The official symbol, or coat of arms, of Nods shows a black plow blade. It is placed between two black plow knives. All these tools point downwards.
People of Nods
Nods has a population of about 734 people. In 2010, about 6.2% of the people living in Nods were from other countries. Over the past ten years, the population has changed slightly.
Most people in Nods speak French. About 85% of the population uses French as their main language. German is the second most common language, spoken by about 12.3% of the people. A small number of people also speak Portuguese.
In 2008, about 53.1% of the population was male and 46.9% was female. Many people in Nods were born there. About 37% of the people living in Nods in 2000 were born in the town.
Children and teenagers (ages 0-19) make up about 26.3% of the population. Adults (ages 20-64) make up 57.4%. Seniors (over 64) make up 16.3% of the population.
The chart below shows how the population of Nods has changed over time:
Important Sights
The entire village of Nods is recognized as an important historical site. It is part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites. This means its buildings and layout are protected for their special value.
Economy of Nods
In 2011, the unemployment rate in Nods was low, at 1.96%. In 2008, about 140 people had jobs in the town.
Jobs in Nods are divided into three main types:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs related to nature. In Nods, 58 people worked in farming and forestry. There were about 25 businesses in this area.
- Secondary sector: These jobs involve making things. About 35 people worked in factories or construction. There were 7 businesses in this sector.
- Tertiary sector: These are service jobs. About 47 people worked in areas like shops, restaurants, or transportation. There were 17 businesses in this sector.
Many people who live in Nods also work in Nods. In 2000, 116 workers lived and worked in the town. However, more people leave Nods for work than come into Nods for work. Most people (68.6%) use a private car to get to their jobs.
Religion in Nods
Based on a 2000 survey, most people in Nods belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. About 67.1% of the population follows this faith. Another 11.5% are Roman Catholic. A small number of people belong to other Christian churches or have no religious beliefs.
Education in Nods
In Nods, many adults have completed higher levels of education. About 54.2% have finished high school. About 19.1% have gone on to university or a specialized college.
The school system in the Canton of Bern starts with one year of optional Kindergarten. After that, students attend six years of Primary school. Then, they go to three years of lower Secondary school. In Secondary school, students are grouped by their abilities. After this, students can continue their studies or start an apprenticeship (on-the-job training).
During the 2011-2012 school year, 62 students attended primary school in Nods. There were no kindergarten classes in the town. A small number of students were not Swiss citizens. Some students also spoke a different language at home than the one used in class.
In 2000, 67 students went to school in Nods. Of these, 21 lived and went to school in the town. The other 46 students came from nearby towns. In the same year, 92 residents of Nods went to schools outside the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Nods para niños
Images for kids
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The fields outside Nods. The village is still generally rural and agrarian.
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Nods village with the Chasseral peak in the background
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The school building at Nods
