What is the population of Valangin, Neuchâtel?

Valangin has a population of approximately 485 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Valangin, Neuchâtel located?

Valangin is located in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, at approximate coordinates 47.0159°, 6.9073°.

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Valangin

Total population

485

Elevation651 m

Land area3.76 km²

Coordinates47.02°, 6.91°

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City facts

Elevation

651 m

Area

3.76 km²

Official website

valangin.ch

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Overview

Valangin is a former municipality in the district of Val-de-Ruz in the canton of Neuchâtel in Switzerland. On 1 January 2021 the former municipalities of Corcelles-Cormondrèche, Peseux and Valangin merged into the municipality of Neuchâtel.

History & geography

History

Valangin is first mentioned in 1241 as de Valengiz.

Geography

Valangin had an area, , of . Of this area, or 39.4% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 49.7% is forested. Of the rest of the land, or 9.0% is settled (buildings or roads), or 0.3% is either rivers or lakes. Of the built up area, housing and buildings made up 2.4% and transportation infrastructure made up 5.3%. Out of the forested land, 46.8% of the total land area is heavily forested and 2.9% is covered with orchards or small clusters of trees. Of the agricultural land, 22.3% is used for growing crops and 17.0% is pastures. All the water in the municipality is flowing water. The former municipality is located at the northern entrance of the Seyon canyon. It consists of the village of Valangin, the hamlet of La Borcaderie and the agricultural areas of Bussy and Sorgereux. The Valanginian Age of the Cretaceous Period of geological time is named for Valangin.

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