Saint-Imier

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Coordinates: 47°9′N, 7°0′E

Saint-Imier
Country Switzerland Coat of Arms of Saint-Imier
Canton Berne
District Courtelary
47°9′N, 7°0′E
Population 4,758  (December 2005)
  - Density 227 /km² (588 /sq.mi.)
Area 20.96 km² (8.1 sq mi)
Elevation 820 m (2,690 ft)
Postal code 2610
Surrounded by Sonvilier, Villeret, Muriaux, Le Noirmont, Les Bois, Le Pâquier(NE), Villiers(NE)
Website www.saint-imier.ch
Saint-Imier (Switzerland)
Saint-Imier
Saint-Imier

Saint-Imier is a municipality in the district of Courtelary in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is located in the French-speaking Bernese Jura (Jura Bernois).

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[edit] History

Its name refers to Imerius of Immertal, a 7th century saint.

[edit] Industry

Saint-Imier is the hometown of the Longines watchmaking company.

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