Montmelon

Montmelon is a village and former municipality in the district of Porrentruy in the canton of Jura in Switzerland.

Aerial view (1957)
Montmelon
Coat of arms
Location of Montmelon
Montmelon
Montmelon
Coordinates: 47°21′N 07°11′E
CountrySwitzerland
CantonJura
DistrictPorrentruy
Area
  Total1,197 km2 (462 sq mi)
Elevation
594 m (1,949 ft)
Population
 (2003)
  Total114
  Density0.095/km2 (0.25/sq mi)
Postal code
2883
SFOS number827
LocalitiesMontmelon-Dessus, Montmelon-Dessous, Ravines
Surrounded byAsuel, Saint-Ursanne, Montenol, Epauvillers, Saint-Brais, Glovelier, Boécourt, Cornol, Courgenay, Seleute, Ocourt
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Since January 1, 2009 it is a part of the new municipality Clos du Doubs.

References

    The municipality was composed of several villages (Montmelon-Dessus, Montmelon-dessous, Ravines) and of many dispersed farms. The municipality had approximately 100 inhabitants, many of whom are farmers.

    Montmelon, Doubs, Jura in spring.


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