Soulce facts for kids
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Soulce
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 Soulce
Location in Switzerland
Soulce
Location in Canton of Jura
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Jura | |
| District | Delémont | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 14.68 km2 (5.67 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 605 m (1,985 ft) | |
| Population
(2011)
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| • Total | 233 | |
| • Density | 15.87/km2 (41.11/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
2864
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| Surrounded by | Undervelier, Courfaivre, Courtételle, Châtillon, Moutier(BE), Perrefitte(BE), Souboz(BE) | |
Soulce is a small village in the Jura canton of Switzerland. It used to be its own town, called a municipality. But on January 1, 2013, Soulce joined with four other towns. These towns were Bassecourt, Courfaivre, Glovelier, and Undervelier. Together, they formed a new, larger municipality called Haute-Sorne. Soulce is now part of this bigger community.
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History of Soulce
Soulce was first written about in the year 1148. Back then, its name was Sulza. For a while, it was also known by its German name, Sulz. However, people do not use the name Sulz anymore. The village has a long past, going back many centuries.
Geography and Location
Soulce is found in the Delémont district. It sits in a small valley. This valley is located east of another village called Undervelier. The village of Soulce grew up along a small stream. This stream flows through the valley.
Land Use in Soulce
Soulce covers an area of about 14.68 square kilometers. A large part of this land is covered by forests. About 70% of the area is forest. Another 27% of the land is used for farming. This includes fields for crops and pastures for animals. A small part, about 2%, has buildings and roads. Rivers and unproductive land make up the rest.
Soulce's Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. It is like a unique flag for the town. Soulce's coat of arms shows a red greyhound dog. The dog is walking across green hills. These hills are on a gold background. This design represents the village.
Population of Soulce
In 2011, Soulce had a population of 233 people. Most people in Soulce speak French. About 89% of the people speak French. The second most common language is German, spoken by about 9% of the people. A very small number speak Italian.
Age Groups in Soulce
The people living in Soulce belong to different age groups. In 2000, about 26% of the population were children and teenagers. These were people aged 0 to 19 years old. Adults, aged 20 to 64, made up the largest group. They were about 56% of the population. Seniors, who are over 64 years old, made up about 17%.
Historical Population Changes
The number of people living in Soulce has changed over time. The chart below shows how the population has grown and shrunk.
Important Sights in Soulce
The whole village of Soulce is very special. It is listed as part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites. This means its buildings and overall look are important. They are protected because they show the history and culture of Switzerland.
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, Soulce had an unemployment rate of 5%. This means 5 out of every 100 people looking for a job could not find one. Many people in Soulce work in farming. This is called the primary economic sector. Some people also work in construction. Others work in shops, sales, or education. These jobs are part of the tertiary sector.
Most people who live in Soulce travel to other towns for work. In 2000, 73 workers left Soulce to work elsewhere. Only 4 workers came into Soulce for their jobs. Most people use a private car to get to work. A smaller number use public transportation.
Religion in Soulce
In 2000, most people in Soulce were Roman Catholic. About 73% of the population followed this faith. About 8.5% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. Some people belonged to other Christian churches. A very small number were Islamic. About 14% of the people did not belong to any church. They might be agnostic or atheist.
Education in Soulce
In Soulce, many people have finished their education. About 31% of the population have completed high school. This is called upper secondary education. Some people, about 7%, have gone on to higher education. This means they attended a university or a special college.
The school system in the Canton of Jura has different levels. Children start with two years of optional Kindergarten. Then they go to six years of Primary school. After that, they have three years of lower Secondary school. Students are grouped by their abilities. After lower Secondary, students can choose to go to an upper Secondary school. This can last 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 Soulce. However, some students from Soulce went to schools in other towns.
See also
In Spanish: Soulce para niños
