Soubey facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Soubey
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Soubey village
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 Soubey
Location in Switzerland
Soubey
Location in Canton of Jura
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Jura | |
| District | Franches-Montagnes | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 13.49 km2 (5.21 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 476 m (1,562 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 131 | |
| • Density | 9.71/km2 (25.15/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
2887
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| Surrounded by | Les Pommerats, Les Enfers, Epiquerez, Burnevillers(F), Indevillers(F) | |
Soubey is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It is part of the Franches-Montagnes district in the Jura canton.
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History of Soubey
Soubey was first written about in the year 1340. Back then, it was called Subeis. Later, in 1369, its name was mentioned as Subiez.
Geography of Soubey
Soubey covers an area of about 13.51 square kilometers (5.22 square miles). A large part of this land, about 38.5%, is used for farming. Forests cover even more land, about 56.8% of the area. Only a small portion, about 2.2%, has buildings or roads. Rivers and lakes make up 2.3% of the land.
Most of the forested land is covered with thick trees. Some areas also have orchards or small groups of trees. For farming, some land is used for growing crops. Other parts are used as pastures for animals. All the water in Soubey is from flowing rivers.
The town is located in the Franches-Montagnes district. It sits right on the Doubs river. Soubey includes the main village and several smaller areas called hamlets. On one side of the river are Clairbief, Chercenay, Froidevaux, and Le Chaufour. On the other side are Lobschez and Les Moulins.
Some nearby towns are thinking about joining together. This would create a new, larger town called Franches-Montagnes in the future.
Soubey's Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Soubey is a special design. It shows a blue fish called a Pike on a gold background. This design is the official symbol of the town.
People of Soubey
Soubey has a population of about 144 people. A small number of these people, about 4.4%, are foreign nationals living in the town. Over the last ten years, the number of people living in Soubey has changed a little.
Most people in Soubey speak French as their main language. About 83.8% of the population speaks French. A smaller number of people speak German.
In Soubey, about 54.2% of the people are male and 45.8% are female. Many people were born in Soubey itself. Others were born in the same canton or elsewhere in Switzerland. A few people were born outside of Switzerland.
About 22.8% of the population are children and teenagers (under 20 years old). Adults (20 to 64 years old) make up 55.9% of the population. People over 64 years old make up 21.3%.
There are about 44 households in Soubey. On average, there are 3 people living in each home. Some homes have only one person, while others have five or more people.
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Soubey was low, at 1.8%. This means most people who wanted to work had a job.
Many people in Soubey work in the primary economic sector. This mainly means farming. There are about 15 businesses related to farming in the town. No one works in the secondary sector, which includes manufacturing.
About 24 people work in the tertiary sector. This sector includes services. For example, some people work in sales or in hotels and restaurants.
Most people who live in Soubey also work there. However, some people travel outside the town for their jobs. A small number of people use public transportation to get to work. Others use a private car.
Religion in Soubey
Most people in Soubey are Roman Catholic, making up about 69.9% of the population. Another group, about 20.6%, belongs to the Swiss Reformed Church. A small number of people do not belong to any church.
Education in Soubey
In Soubey, about 27.2% of the people have finished upper secondary education. This is like high school. A smaller number, about 5.9%, have gone on to higher education, like a university.
The school system in the Canton of Jura starts with two years of optional Kindergarten. After that, students go to six years of Primary school. Then, they have three years of lower Secondary school. In this stage, students are grouped based on their skills. After lower Secondary, students can choose to go to an optional upper Secondary school for three or four years. They can also start an apprenticeship to learn a trade.
In the 2009-2010 school year, no students were attending school directly in Soubey. Some students from Soubey go to schools in other towns. Also, some students from other towns come to Soubey for school.
See also
In Spanish: Soubey para niños
