Rebeuvelier facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rebeuvelier
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Fountain in Rebeuvelier village
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 Rebeuvelier
Location in Switzerland
Rebeuvelier
Location in Canton of Jura
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Jura | |
| District | Delémont | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 8.42 km2 (3.25 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 664 m (2,178 ft) | |
| Population
(2003)
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| • Total | 379 | |
| • Density | 45.01/km2 (116.58/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
2832
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| Surrounded by | Courrendlin, Courroux, Vicques, Vermes, Grandval (BE), Roches (BE) | |
Rebeuvelier is a village in the Jura canton of Switzerland. It used to be its own municipality. On January 1, 2019, Rebeuvelier joined with Vellerat to become part of the larger municipality of Courrendlin.
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A Look Back: Rebeuvelier's History
Rebeuvelier is an old place with a long history. It was first written about in the year 1148. Back then, it was called Rebonvillier. For a while, it was also known by its German name, Rippertswiler. However, people no longer use that name today.
Exploring Rebeuvelier's Geography
Rebeuvelier covers an area of about 8.42 square kilometers (about 3.25 square miles). A large part of this land is used for farming. About 48% of the area is farmland. Almost half of the land, about 49%, is covered by forests. The remaining small part, about 3%, has buildings and roads.
The village is located in the Delémont district. It sits to the east of the main road that connects Delémont and Moutier. Rebeuvelier is also home to the highest point in the entire Jura canton. This is the peak of Mont Raimeux, which stands tall at 1,303 meters (about 4,275 feet).
Understanding the Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. It tells a story about the place. Rebeuvelier's coat of arms has a silver background. From the bottom, three green clover leaves grow out of red hills. The two outer clover leaves are crossed.
Who Lives in Rebeuvelier? Demographics
Rebeuvelier has a population of about 379 people. Most people in Rebeuvelier speak French. About 93.6% of the residents use French as their main language. A smaller number of people speak German (5.1%) or Italian (0.6%).
In 2008, the population was slightly more male than female. About 52.7% were men and 47.3% were women. Many people living in Rebeuvelier were born there. About 38.5% of the residents in 2000 were born in Rebeuvelier.
Young people make up a big part of the population. Children and teenagers (ages 0-19) are about 28.7% of the residents. Adults (ages 20-64) make up 59.9%, and seniors (over 64) are 11.5%.
Most households in Rebeuvelier have about 2.7 people living in them. There are also some households where only one person lives.
The chart below shows how the population of Rebeuvelier has changed over many years:
How People Work: Rebeuvelier's Economy
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Rebeuvelier was 5.5%. This means that 5.5% of people who wanted to work could not find a job.
Many people in Rebeuvelier work in different types of jobs:
- Farming: About 24 people work in farming, which is called the primary economic sector. There are 7 businesses related to farming.
- Making Things: About 44 people work in the secondary sector. This includes jobs in manufacturing (making goods) and construction (building things). There are 5 businesses in this area.
- Services: About 36 people work in the tertiary sector. This includes jobs like selling cars, moving goods, working in hotels or restaurants, and being teachers or scientists. There are 9 businesses in this sector.
Many people who live in Rebeuvelier travel to other towns for work. In 2000, 117 people left Rebeuvelier to work elsewhere. Only 23 people came into Rebeuvelier for work. Most people (72%) use a private car to get to work. A smaller number (5.6%) use public transportation.
Faith and Community: Religion in Rebeuvelier
Based on information from 2000, most people in Rebeuvelier are Roman Catholic. About 69.1% of the population belongs to the Roman Catholic Church. Another 17.2% are part of the Swiss Reformed Church. A small number of people belong to other Christian churches. Some people (8.6%) do not belong to any church.
Learning and Schools: Education in Rebeuvelier
The Canton of Jura has a specific school system. It starts with two years of optional Kindergarten. After that, children go to Primary school for six years. Then, they attend three years of lower Secondary school. In Secondary school, students are grouped based on their skills.
After lower Secondary, students can choose to go to an upper Secondary school for three or four years. They can also start an apprenticeship, which is a way to learn a job while working.
In the 2009-2010 school year, Rebeuvelier had 41 students in 4 classes. There was one kindergarten class with 13 students. The village also had 2.5 primary classes with 28 students. Rebeuvelier does not have its own secondary school. So, all students from Rebeuvelier go to secondary schools in other nearby towns.
See also
In Spanish: Rebeuvelier para niños
