Peseux, Switzerland facts for kids
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Peseux
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Peseux and Lake Neuchatel
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 Peseux
Location in Switzerland
Peseux
Location in Canton of Neuchâtel
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Neuchâtel | |
| District | Boudry | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.43 km2 (1.32 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 543 m (1,781 ft) | |
| Population
(December 2019)
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| • Total | 5,794 | |
| • Density | 1,689.2/km2 (4,375/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
2034
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| Surrounded by | Auvernier, Coffrane, Corcelles-Cormondrèche, Neuchâtel, Valangin | |
Peseux was once a town (called a municipality) in Switzerland. It was located in the Boudry district, within the canton of Neuchâtel. On January 1, 2021, Peseux joined with two other towns, Corcelles-Cormondrèche and Valangin. They all became part of the larger city of Neuchâtel.
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The History of Peseux
Peseux is a very old place! It was first written about in documents from the year 1195. Back then, it was called apud Pusoz. Later, in 1278, its name appeared as de Posoys.
Where is Peseux Located?
Peseux covers an area of about 3.4 square kilometers (1.3 square miles). Most of this land, about 70%, is covered by forests. About 27% of the land has buildings or roads. Only a small part, less than 3%, is used for farming.
The town is located close to the city of Neuchâtel. It sits on the road that leads into a valley called Val-de-Travers. The forests at the lower end of the Val-de-Ruz valley cover about two-thirds of the area that used to be Peseux.
Peseux's Coat of Arms
The official symbol, or coat of arms, of Peseux is quite unique. It shows a design split into two parts: the top part is gold, and the bottom part is blue. Across the middle, there is a silver bar with a black rifle on it.
People and Population of Peseux
In 2019, Peseux had a population of 5,794 people. About one-third of the people living there in 2008 were foreign nationals. Over the past ten years (from 2000 to 2010), the number of people living in Peseux grew by about 3.4%.
Languages Spoken in Peseux
Most people in Peseux speak French as their main language. In 2000, about 83% of the population spoke French. The next most common languages were Italian (4%) and German (3.9%).
Who Lives in Peseux?
In 2008, the population was almost half male (48.3%) and a little more than half female (51.7%). About 18% of the people living in Peseux in 2000 were born there. Many others were born in the same canton (32%) or elsewhere in Switzerland (20%). About 26% were born outside of Switzerland.
Age Groups in Peseux
In 2000, children and teenagers (ages 0-19) made up about 22% of the population. Adults (ages 20-64) made up 60%, and seniors (over 64 years old) were about 18% of the population.
Homes and Households
In 2000, there were 2,528 homes in Peseux. On average, about 2.1 people lived in each home. Many homes (1,050) had only one person living in them. Only 106 homes had five or more people. Most apartments (91.8%) were lived in all the time.
How the Population Has Changed Over Time
The chart below shows how the number of people living in Peseux has changed over many years:
Economy and Jobs in Peseux
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Peseux was 8.1%. Many people in Peseux had jobs in different areas.
Types of Jobs
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs like farming or forestry. In 2008, only 2 people worked in this area.
- Secondary Sector: This includes jobs in factories or construction. About 435 people worked in this sector.
- Tertiary Sector: This includes jobs in services, like shops, offices, or schools. Most people, about 1,224, worked in this sector.
In total, 2,527 people living in Peseux had jobs. About 44% of these workers were women. Many people who lived in Peseux traveled to other towns for work. Also, many people from other towns came to Peseux for their jobs.
Religions in Peseux
According to a census in 2000, people in Peseux followed different religions. About 32% of the population were Roman Catholic. Another 32% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
There were also smaller groups of people who were Orthodox Christian, Christian Catholic, or other Christian faiths. Some people were Islamic, and a very small number were Jewish, Buddhist, or Hindu. About 20% of the population said they did not belong to any church or were agnostic or atheist.
Education in Peseux
Many people in Peseux have a good education. About 36% of the population finished high school (called upper secondary education). About 12% went on to get a higher education from a university or a special college.
Schools in Neuchâtel Canton
In the canton of Neuchâtel, most towns offer two years of optional kindergarten. After that, children have five years of required primary school. Then, they go to secondary school for four more years. Many students travel to bigger schools outside their home town for secondary education.
In the 2010-2011 school year, Peseux had 5 kindergarten classes with 91 students. It also had 15 primary classes with 289 students. In 2000, 306 students came to Peseux for school from other towns. At the same time, 216 students from Peseux went to schools in other towns.
Famous People from Peseux
- Louis Zutter (1865–1946) was a Swiss gymnast. He competed in the first modern Olympic Games in 1896, which were held in Athens. He lived in Peseux.
- Monique Laederach (1938–2004) was a Swiss writer and translator. She was a member of a famous writing group called Gruppe Olten. She passed away in Peseux.
See also
In Spanish: Peseux (Neuchâtel) para niños
