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Cantonal
facts: Neuchâtel
2010
Source:
Swiss Federal Statistical Office,
Republique et Canton de Neuchâtel
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Surface area in sq. km: |
803 |
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Resident population |
169'782 |
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Municipalities |
53 |
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Population density in sq.km |
211 |
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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 |
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Unemployment rate in %
(Jan. 2010) |
7.3 |
Number of members
of the National Council |
5 |
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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,
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Philippe Gnaegi
(PLR, Education, Culture)
Frédéric Hainard
(PLR, Economy)
Jean Studer
(PS, Justice, Finances) |
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