What is the population of Muriaux, Jura?

Muriaux has a population of approximately 493 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Muriaux, Jura located?

Muriaux is located in Jura, Switzerland, at approximate coordinates 47.2460°, 6.9795°.

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Muriaux

Total population

493

Elevation947 m

Land area14.33 km²

Coordinates47.25°, 6.98°

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City facts

Elevation

947 m

Area

14.33 km²

Official website

www.muriaux.ch

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Overview

Muriaux is a municipality in the district of Franches-Montagnes in the canton of Jura in Switzerland. On 1 January 2009, the formerly independent municipality of Le Peuchapatte merged into the municipality of Muriaux.

History & geography

History

Muriaux is first mentioned in 1301 as Murival. The municipality was formerly known by its German name Spiegelberg, however, that name is no longer used.

Geography

Muriaux has an area of . Of this area, or 60.5% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 36.1% is forested. Of the rest of the land, or 3.2% is settled (buildings or roads) and or 0.2% is unproductive land. Of the built up area, housing and buildings made up 1.5% and transportation infrastructure made up 1.6%. Out of the forested land, 31.4% of the total land area is heavily forested and 4.7% is covered with orchards or small clusters of trees. Of the agricultural land, 5.7% is used for growing crops and 33.9% is pastures and 20.8% is used for alpine pastures.

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