Vellerat facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Vellerat
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Vellerat in 2016
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 Vellerat
Location in Switzerland
Vellerat
Location in Canton of Jura
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Jura | |
| District | Delémont | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.04 km2 (0.79 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 666 m (2,185 ft) | |
| Population
(2003)
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| • Total | 75 | |
| • Density | 36.8/km2 (95.2/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
2830
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| Surrounded by | Châtillon, Courrendlin, Roches (BE) | |
| Twin towns | Voeren/Fourons (Belgium) | |
Vellerat is a small village that used to be its own town (called a municipality) in Switzerland. It's located in the Jura canton, which is like a state or region in Switzerland. Vellerat is part of the Delémont area.
On January 1, 2019, Vellerat joined with another former town called Rebeuvelier. Both of them became part of the larger town of Courrendlin.
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Vellerat's History
Vellerat was first mentioned in old records way back in 1741. It was known as Vellerat even then.
Joining the Jura Canton
For a long time, Vellerat was part of the canton of Bern. But the people wanted to join the canton of Jura. In 1996, there was a special vote across all of Switzerland. People voted on whether Vellerat could leave Bern and become part of Jura. Most people, about 91.6%, voted yes! So, Vellerat officially joined the Jura canton.
Geography of Vellerat
Vellerat covers an area of about 2.04 square kilometers. That's roughly 0.79 square miles.
Land Use in Vellerat
A big part of Vellerat's land is covered by forests. About 70.6% of the area is forested. This means there are lots of trees!
Another 26.0% of the land is used for farming. This includes fields for crops and pastures where animals graze. A small part, about 3.4%, has buildings and roads.
Vellerat's Coat of Arms
Every town often has a special symbol called a coat of arms. It's like a unique logo for the town.
Vellerat's coat of arms shows a red rooster standing on green hills. The background is gold.
People of Vellerat
Vellerat is a small community. In 2003, it had a population of 75 people.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Vellerat speak French. About 89.4% of the residents speak French as their main language. Some people also speak German (7.6%) and English (3.0%).
Where People Live
In 2000, about 39.4% of the people living in Vellerat were actually born there. Others moved from different parts of Switzerland or from other countries.
Age Groups
In 2000, about 21.2% of Vellerat's population were children and teenagers (under 20 years old). Most people, about 72.7%, were adults (between 20 and 64 years old). Only a small number, 6.1%, were seniors (over 64 years old).
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Vellerat has changed over many years. You can see how the population has grown and shrunk in the chart below:
Twin Town Connection
Vellerat has a special friendship with another town called Voeren in Belgium. This kind of friendship is called "town twinning." It helps towns from different countries learn about each other's cultures.
Vellerat's Economy
In 2010, Vellerat had a low unemployment rate of 3.5%. This means most people who wanted to work had jobs.
Types of Jobs
People in Vellerat work in different kinds of jobs:
- Primary sector: These jobs involve getting raw materials from nature, like farming. In 2008, there were 4 people working in agriculture.
- Secondary sector: These jobs involve making things, like in factories. There was 1 person working in manufacturing.
- Tertiary sector: These jobs provide services to people, like working in shops or offices. There were 2 people working in this sector.
Many people who live in Vellerat travel to other towns for work. In 2000, about 73.2% of workers used a private car to get to their jobs.
Religion in Vellerat
Based on a survey in 2000, most people in Vellerat were Roman Catholic (65.2%). Some people belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church (12.1%). A small number of people did not belong to any church.
Education in Vellerat
In Vellerat, many adults have completed a good level of education. About 51.5% of the population finished high school (called upper secondary education). Also, 7.6% went on to get a higher education from a university or college.
School System in Jura
The school system in the Jura canton works like this:
- Kids can go to two years of optional Kindergarten.
- Then, they go to six years of Primary school.
- After that, there are three years of lower Secondary school. Students are grouped based on their skills.
- Finally, students can choose to go to an upper Secondary school for three or four years, or they can start an apprenticeship to learn a trade.
In the 2009-2010 school year, no students were attending school directly in Vellerat. Instead, 10 students from Vellerat went to schools in other towns.
Vellerat in Space!
There's even an asteroid named after Vellerat! It's called 212374 Vellerat. An amateur astronomer named Michel Ory discovered it in 2006. The name was officially given in 2020. How cool is that?
See also
In Spanish: Vellerat para niños
