Montmelon

Montmelon
Former municipality of Switzerland

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Montmelon
Coordinates: 47°21′N 07°11′E / 47.350°N 7.183°E / 47.350; 7.183Coordinates: 47°21′N 07°11′E / 47.350°N 7.183°E / 47.350; 7.183
Country Switzerland
Canton Jura
District Porrentruy
Area
  Total 11.97 km2 (4.62 sq mi)
Elevation 594 m (1,949 ft)
Population
  Total 114
  Density 9.5/km2 (25/sq mi)
Postal code 2883
SFOS number 6797
Localities Montmelon-Dessus, Montmelon-Dessous, Ravines
Surrounded by Asuel, Saint-Ursanne, Montenol, Epauvillers, Saint-Brais, Glovelier, Boécourt, Cornol, Courgenay, Seleute, Ocourt
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Montmelon is a village and former municipality in the district of Porrentruy in the canton of Jura in Switzerland. Since January 1, 2009 it is a part of the new municipality Clos du Doubs.

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    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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