Souboz facts for kids
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Souboz
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Souboz village
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 Souboz
Location in Switzerland
Souboz
Location in Canton of Bern
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Bern | |
| District | Jura bernois | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 10.63 km2 (4.10 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 875 m (2,871 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2011)
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| • Total | 134 | |
| • Density | 12.61/km2 (32.65/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
2748
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| Surrounded by | Sornetan, Saules, Loveresse, Pontenet, Malleray, Champoz, Moutier, Soulce, Undervelier | |
Souboz was a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It was located in the French-speaking part of the Bern canton, called the Bernese Jura. On January 1, 2015, Souboz joined with three other towns – Châtelat, Monible, and Sornetan – to create a new, bigger town called Petit-Val.
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A Look at Souboz's Past
Souboz was first written about in the year 1398. Back then, it was known as Subol.
Early History and Changes
For a long time, Souboz was owned by a group of church leaders called canons. They were part of the Moutier-Grandval Abbey. This abbey was under the rule of the Prince-Bishop of Basel. A Prince-Bishop was a powerful church leader who also ruled a territory.
During the time of the Protestant Reformation, many people changed their religion. Souboz also accepted the new Protestant faith. It then became part of the church area of Moutier.
French Rule and Return to Switzerland
In 1797, France won a war and took control of Souboz. The town became part of a French region called Mont-Terrible. Three years later, it moved to another French region, Haut-Rhin.
After Napoleon's defeat, the leaders of Europe met. In 1815, they decided that Souboz would become part of the Canton of Bern in Switzerland.
Modern Times and Economy
In the early 1900s, Souboz had money problems. From 1926 to 1937, the mayor of Moutier helped manage Souboz. This helped the town get out of debt.
Today, Souboz is mostly a farming area. About 80% of the jobs there are in agriculture. This means most people work with crops or animals.
Where Souboz Is Located
Before it merged, Souboz covered an area of about 10.6 square kilometers (4.1 square miles).
Land Use in Souboz
A big part of Souboz's land is used for farming. About 38.2% of the area is farmland. Even more of the land, about 58.9%, is covered by forests.
A small part of the land, 1.8%, has buildings or roads on it. Very little land, about 0.2%, is rivers or lakes. Another tiny bit, 0.2%, is land that cannot be used for anything.
Forests and Farms
Most of the forested land, 56.7%, is dense forest. A small part, 2.2%, has orchards or small groups of trees.
For farming, 3.2% of the land grows crops. About 17.7% is used for pastures where animals graze. Another 17.2% is used for high mountain pastures. All the water in Souboz is from flowing rivers or streams.
Changes in Districts
On December 31, 2009, Souboz's old district, Moutier, was closed. The next day, January 1, 2010, Souboz joined a new district called Jura bernois.
Souboz's Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Souboz is described as: Or a Bull Gules passant in front of a Tree Vert issuant from a Base of the same.
This means it shows a red bull walking in front of a green tree. The tree grows from a green base, all on a gold background.
Who Lives in Souboz
In 2013, Souboz had a population of 131 people. In 2010, about 9.8% of the people living there were foreign nationals.
Population Changes
Over ten years (from 2001 to 2011), the population of Souboz changed by 1.5%. This change was mostly due to more births than deaths. Migration, which is people moving in or out, did not cause much change.
Languages Spoken
In 2000, most people in Souboz spoke French as their main language. About 73% of the population spoke French. German was the second most common language, spoken by about 26% of the people. A small number, less than 1%, spoke Portuguese.
Where People Were Born
In 2000, about 35.7% of the people living in Souboz were also born there. About 34.8% were born in the same canton (Bern). Another 26.1% were born somewhere else in Switzerland. Only 2.6% of the people were born outside of Switzerland.
Age Groups
In 2011, children and teenagers (ages 0–19) made up 27.6% of the population. Adults (ages 20–64) were the largest group at 55.2%. Seniors (over 64 years old) made up 17.2% of the population.
Family Life
In 2000, there were 47 single people in Souboz who had never been married. There were 56 married people, 11 widows or widowers, and 1 divorced person.
Homes in Souboz
In 2010, there were 7 homes where only one person lived. There were also 5 homes with five or more people. In 2000, most apartments (74.6%) were lived in all year round. Some apartments (19%) were used only at certain times of the year, and a few (6.3%) were empty. In 2011, half of all homes in Souboz were single-family houses.
Population Over Time
The chart below shows how the population of Souboz has changed over many years:
Special Places to See
The entire village of Souboz is considered a special heritage site in Switzerland. This means it has important historical or cultural value.
How Souboz Makes Money
In 2011, Souboz had a very low unemployment rate of 0.37%. This means almost everyone who wanted a job had one.
Jobs in Souboz
In 2008, 33 people worked in Souboz. Most of these jobs, 27, were in the primary economic sector. This sector includes farming and forestry. There were 11 businesses in this area.
No one worked in the secondary sector, which includes manufacturing. Six people worked in the tertiary sector, which includes services like hotels, restaurants, and education. There were 3 businesses in this sector.
Working and Commuting
In 2000, 30 people who lived in Souboz also worked there. Only 5 workers came into Souboz from other towns. However, 38 workers from Souboz traveled to other towns for work. This means more people left Souboz for work than came in.
About 13.2% of workers used public transportation to get to their jobs. A larger group, 45.6%, used a private car.
Religion in Souboz
According to the 2000 census, most people in Souboz belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. About 58.3% of the population were part of this church.
Another 13% were Roman Catholic. About 21.74% belonged to other Christian churches. A small group, about 4.35%, did not belong to any church. They might have been agnostic (not sure about God) or atheist (do not believe in God). About 2.61% of people did not answer the question about their religion.
Learning and Schools
In Souboz, about 48.5% of people have finished high school, which is called upper secondary education. Also, 12.1% have gone on to higher education, like a university.
The School System
The Canton of Bern has a specific school system. It starts with one year of optional Kindergarten. After that, students go to Primary school for six years.
Then comes three years of lower Secondary school. Here, students are grouped by their abilities. After this, students can choose to continue their education or start an apprenticeship. An apprenticeship is a way to learn a job by working with an experienced person.
Students in Souboz
During the 2011-2012 school year, 11 students attended one primary school class in Souboz.
In 2000, 16 students went to school in Souboz. Of these, 12 lived and went to school in the town. Four students came from other towns to study in Souboz. In the same year, 3 residents of Souboz went to schools outside the town.
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Souboz village
See also
In Spanish: Souboz para niños
