Saint-Imier
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| 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 | |||||||||
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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.
[edit] Personalities
- Alain Auderset, author of comic books
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