Bernese Jura, Administrative district in northern Bern, Switzerland
The Bernese Jura encompasses 40 municipalities across 541 square kilometers at an elevation of 939 meters above sea level.
Following the Congress of Vienna in 1814, this territory was assigned to the canton of Bern after being temporarily annexed by France during the Napoleonic period.
French serves as the primary language for more than 90 percent of residents in the Bernese Jura, creating a linguistic distinction within German-speaking Bern.
The administrative capital Courtelary manages regional affairs for 53,715 residents through a structured system of municipal governance.
In 2021, the municipality of Moutier determined through a democratic vote to transfer from the Bernese Jura to Canton Jura by 2026.
Location: Bern
Capital city: Courtelary
Elevation above the sea: 939 m
Part of: Jura & Three-Lakes
GPS coordinates: 47.17472,7.30583
Latest update: March 16, 2025 04:32
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