Cantonal
facts: Neuchâtel
2010
Source:
Swiss Federal Statistical Office,
Republique et Canton de Neuchâtel
|
Surface area in sq. km: |
803 |
Resident population |
169'782 |
Municipalities |
53 |
Population density in sq.km |
211 |
Percentage of foreigners in % |
23.4 |
CAPITAL,
(aggl.): NEUCHATEL Biggest city (aggl.): La Chaux-de-Fonds
Cities >
10'000 Agglomerations (center in canton) > 50'000 |
32'505
(79'956) 37'433
(47'444)
4 1 |
Persons employed by sector: Agriculture and forestry Industry and business Services |
4.3 35.9 59.8 |
Unemployment rate in %
(Jan. 2010) |
7.3 |
Number of members
of the National Council |
5 |
Distribution of seats in the Cantonal Parliament |
Cantonal/Communal Minister (Departments) |
PLR PS Verts
UDC POP |
41 36
14 14 4 |
Claude Nicati
(PLR, Internal Affairs)
Gisèle Ory
(PS, Public Health,
) Philippe Gnaegi
(PLR, Education, Culture) Frédéric Hainard
(PLR, Economy) Jean Studer
(PS, Justice, Finances) |
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