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About Canton of Neuchâtel
Canton of Neuchâtel is located in western Switzerland, bordered by the cantons of Vaud to the southwest, Bern to the southeast, and Jura to the north, as well as France to the west. The capital is Neuchâtel, known for its picturesque lakeside setting and the Neuchâtel Castle.
Other significant towns include La Chaux-de-Fonds, famous for its watchmaking industry, and Le Locle. The canton covers an area of about 310 square miles (802 square kilometers) and has a population of 178,291[1]. It is divided into 6 districts. French is the official language. Established in 1815, Neuchâtel is known for its cultural heritage and natural beauty, including Lake Neuchâtel, the largest lake entirely in Switzerland, which is popular for boating and other recreational activities.
The Facts:Capital: Neuchâtel.
Area: 310 sq mi (802 sq km).
Population (December 2023): 178,291[1].
Official language: French.
Largest cities: La Chaux-de-Fonds.
Districts: Boudry, La Chaux-de-Fonds, Le Locle, Neuchâtel, Val-de-Ruz, Val-de-Travers.
Municipalities: Auvernier, Bevaix, Bôle, Boudevilliers, Boudry, Brot-Dessous, Brot-Plamboz, Cernier, Chézard-Saint-Martin, Coffrane, Colombier, Corcelles-Cormondrèche, Cornaux, Cortaillod, Cressier, Dombresson, Enges, Engollon, Fenin-Vilars-Saules, Fontainemelon, Fontaines, Fresens, Gorgier, Hauterive, La Brévine, La Chaux-de-Fonds, La Chaux-du-Milieu, La Côte-aux-Fées, La Sagne, La Tène, Le Cerneux-Péquignot, Le Landeron, Le Locle, Le Pâquier, Les Brenets, Les Geneveys-sur-Coffrane, Les Hauts-Geneveys, Les Planchettes, Les Ponts-de-Martel, Les Verrières, Lignières, Montalchez, Montmollin, Neuchâtel, Peseux, Rochefort, Saint-Aubin-Sauges, Saint-Blaise, Savagnier, Val-de-Travers, Valangin, Vaumarcus, Villiers.
References
1. "Federal Statistical Office.Last Updated: November 25, 2024
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