Saint-Ursanne facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Saint-Ursanne
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Jura | |
| District | Porrentruy | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 11.46 km2 (4.42 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 440 m (1,440 ft) | |
| Population
(December 2003)
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| • Total | 730 | |
| • Density | 63.7/km2 (165.0/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
2882
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| Surrounded by | Seleute, Ocourt, Montmelon, Asuel, Montenol, Saint-Brais, Epauvillers | |
| Twin towns | La Motte, Var (France) | |
Saint Ursanne (population about 1,000) is a city and was a municipality, in the new municipality of Clos du Doubs and district of Porrentruy in the canton of Jura, Switzerland which has kept its medieval style.
Its name refers to Saint Ursicinus, a 7th century monk who made a monastery there.
Images for kids
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Fountain in the city centre 2018
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Detail of the abbey 2022
See also
In Spanish: Saint-Ursanne para niños
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