Jougne
| Jougne | ||
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  Jougne | ||
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Location within Franche-Comté region  Jougne | ||
| Coordinates: 46°45′51″N 6°23′19″E / 46.7642°N 6.3886°ECoordinates: 46°45′51″N 6°23′19″E / 46.7642°N 6.3886°E | ||
| Country | France | |
| Region | Franche-Comté | |
| Department | Doubs | |
| Arrondissement | Pontarlier | |
| Canton | Mouthe | |
| Intercommunality | Mont d'Or et les Deux Lacs | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor (2008–2014) | Michel Morel | |
| Area | ||
| • Land1 | 29.03 km2 (11.21 sq mi) | |
| Population (2008) | ||
| • Population2 | 1,376 | |
| • Population2 Density | 47/km2 (120/sq mi) | |
| INSEE/Postal code | 25318 / 25370 | |
| Elevation | 809–1,463 m (2,654–4,800 ft) | |
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1 French Land Register data, which excludes lakes, ponds, glaciers > 1 km² (0.386 sq mi or 247 acres) and river estuaries. 2 Population without double counting: residents of multiple communes (e.g., students and military personnel) only counted once. | ||
Jougne is a commune in the Doubs department in the Franche-Comté region in eastern France.
Geography
The commune is situated 19 km (12 mi) from Pontarlier and 4.5 km (2.8 mi) from the Swiss border. It lies in the Jura Mountains, which form the border between France and Switzerland.
It dominates the valley of the Jougnena. From Piquemiette, there is a magnificent view of the Alps.
History
In the Middle Ages, Jougne was an important toll station on the road to Italy. Of the ancient fortifications, a gate and ramparts, as well as ruins of the fort, remain.
The chapel of Saint Maurice dates from the twelfth century and has a Carolingian crypt.
Population
| Historical population | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1962 | 744 | — |
| 1968 | 815 | +9.5% |
| 1975 | 858 | +5.3% |
| 1982 | 866 | +0.9% |
| 1990 | 1,162 | +34.2% |
| 1999 | 1,198 | +3.1% |
| 2008 | 1,376 | +14.9% |
Tourism
Jougne is a tourist town noted for winter sports. The ski resort of Piquemiette caters to alpine skiers, but there are also hiking and cross-country ski trails in the forest of la Joux.
There is also an animal museum, with elaborate natural settings and numerous hotels and restaurants.
See also
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