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Saint-Aubin-Sauges
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 Saint-Aubin-Sauges
Location in Switzerland
Saint-Aubin-Sauges
Location in Canton of Neuchâtel
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Neuchâtel | |
| District | Boudry | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.71 km2 (2.98 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 469 m (1,539 ft) | |
| Population
(December 2007)
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| • Total | 2,460 | |
| • Density | 319.1/km2 (826.4/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
2024
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| Surrounded by | Estavayer-le-Lac (FR), Fresens, Gorgier, Montalchez, Vaumarcus | |
Saint-Aubin-Sauges was once a town, or municipality, in Switzerland. It was located in the canton of Neuchâtel, within the Boudry area. On January 1, 2018, Saint-Aubin-Sauges joined with several other towns. These towns were Bevaix, Gorgier, Vaumarcus, Montalchez, and Fresens. Together, they formed a new, larger town called La Grande-Béroche.
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History of Saint-Aubin-Sauges
The town of Saint-Aubin-Sauges has a long history. It was first written about in the year 1176. Back then, it was known by the name Sancti Albini. Later, in 1340, records show it was called villa de Sauges. This shows how its name changed over many years.
Geography and Landscape
Saint-Aubin-Sauges covers an area of about 7.7 square kilometers (3 square miles). A large part of this land, almost half (47.7%), is used for farming. Forests cover a big portion too, about 38.3% of the area.
About 13.5% of the land is developed with buildings and roads. This includes homes and other structures (7.8%) and transportation routes (3.5%). The remaining small part (0.3%) is land that cannot be used for farming or building.
The forests are mostly dense, covering 35% of the total land. Some smaller areas (3.2%) have orchards or groups of trees. For farming, 16.9% is used for growing crops. Another 13.6% is for pastures where animals graze. Orchards and vineyards make up 3.9%, and alpine pastures are 13.4%.
The town is located in the Boudry district, in a region called La Béroche. It stretches from the shores of Lake Neuchatel all the way up to a height of 1,436 meters (4,711 feet). Saint-Aubin-Sauges was formed by combining two smaller villages, Saint-Aubin and Sauges, in 1888.
Coat of Arms of the Municipality
A coat of arms is a special design that represents a town or family. The coat of arms for Saint-Aubin-Sauges has a unique design. It is split down the middle. On one side, it has a silver background with a red rose. On the other side, it has a red background with a silver rose. This design is called "counterchanged" because the colors are swapped. The coat of arms also features three red bars on a silver background on one side.
Population and People
As of 2008, Saint-Aubin-Sauges had a population of 2,460 people. About 21.2% of the people living there were foreign nationals. Over ten years (from 2000 to 2010), the population grew slightly by 0.8%. This growth was due to more births than deaths and people moving into the area.
Most people in Saint-Aubin-Sauges (84.7%) speak French as their main language. Portuguese is the second most common language (4.4%), followed by German (4.3%). A smaller number of people speak Italian or Romansh.
In 2008, the population was almost evenly split between males (47.7%) and females (52.3%). Most residents were Swiss citizens. About 24.2% of the people living in Saint-Aubin-Sauges in 2000 were born there. Many others were born elsewhere in Switzerland or outside the country.
Children and teenagers (ages 0-19) made up 23.3% of the population in 2000. Adults (ages 20-64) were the largest group at 59.7%. Seniors (over 64 years old) made up 17% of the population.
In 2000, there were 1,008 households in the town. The average household had 2.3 people. About one-third of households (336) had only one person. A smaller number (65) had five or more people. Most apartments (85.1%) were lived in all year round.
Important Historical Sites
Saint-Aubin-Sauges is home to some very important historical places. Two sites are listed as Swiss heritage sites of national significance. These are the Le Béroche, which was a Gallo-Roman settlement, and the neolithic settlement at Port Conty / Tivoli.
World Heritage Site: Port-Conty Pile Dwellings
One of the most special sites is the Port-Conty prehistoric pile-dwelling settlement. It is part of the Prehistoric Pile dwellings around the Alps UNESCO World Heritage Site. This means it is recognized globally as very important.
Port-Conty has two ancient settlements from the Stone Age (Neolithic period). The first village belongs to the Late Cortaillod culture. A piece of wood from this site has been dated to 3574 BC. The second village is from the Late Horgen culture. Some wooden piles from this village date back to 3160 BC and 3159 BC. Others are from 3064 BC and 3062 BC.
This site was first found in 1860 by F. Troyon. He initially thought it was from the Bronze Age. Later digs in the late 1800s and early 1900s showed it was actually from the Neolithic period. From 1929 to 1932, P. Vouga dug a long trench to study the site. He found three different layers of archaeological remains. These layers showed settlements from the Middle Neolithic, Late Neolithic, and the very end of the Late Neolithic. It seems the site was covered by a human-made mound of earth.
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The ancient Gallo-Roman site of La Béroche
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A view of Port Conty
Twin Town Connection
Saint-Aubin-Sauges has a special connection with another town. It is twinned with Untersiggenthal, which is located in the canton of Solothurn. Being "twinned" means the two towns have a friendly relationship, often sharing culture and ideas.
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Saint-Aubin-Sauges was 5.8%. This means a small percentage of people looking for work could not find a job.
The town's economy had different types of jobs:
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs like farming, forestry, and fishing. In 2008, 31 people worked in this sector, with 13 businesses.
- Secondary Sector: This involves manufacturing and construction. There were 295 people working in this sector, across 37 businesses. About 54.1% of these jobs were in manufacturing, and 45.2% were in construction.
- Tertiary Sector: This covers service jobs. In 2008, 505 people worked in this sector, with 78 businesses. Many jobs were in sales, healthcare, and technical fields. For example, 23.2% were in sales or vehicle repair, and 50% were in healthcare.
In 2000, many people who lived in Saint-Aubin-Sauges traveled to other towns for work (760 people). Fewer people (418) came into Saint-Aubin-Sauges to work. Most workers (63.4%) used a private car to get to their jobs, while 10.1% used public transportation.
Religion in the Community
According to the 2000 census, people in Saint-Aubin-Sauges followed different religions. About 32.7% were Roman Catholic. Another 35.4% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
Smaller groups included members of an Orthodox church (1.28%) and the Christian Catholic Church. About 8.7% belonged to other Christian churches. There were also small numbers of people who were Jewish (0.12%) or Islamic (0.95%). A very small number were Buddhist. About 20.9% of the population said they had no religion, or were agnostic or atheist.
Education and Schools
In Saint-Aubin-Sauges, many people have a good education. About 36% of the population completed non-mandatory upper secondary education. This is like high school. Another 13% went on to higher education, such as a university or a specialized college (Fachhochschule).
In the canton of Neuchâtel, children usually attend two years of non-mandatory kindergarten. After that, they have five years of required primary education. Then, they have four more years of required secondary education. Many students travel to larger schools for secondary education.
In the 2010-2011 school year, Saint-Aubin-Sauges shared its kindergarten with the nearby town of Vaumarcus. They had 3 kindergarten classes with 50 students. For primary school, there were 7 classes with 133 students. In 2000, 192 students from Saint-Aubin-Sauges went to schools outside the town.
See also
In Spanish: Saint-Aubin-Sauges para niños
