Canton du Jura, Jura

Canton du Jura: canton of Switzerland

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Quick Facts about Canton du Jura

Country Switzerland
State Jura (Switzerland)
Plate code JU
Area 838.51 km2
Official name Jura
Latitude & Longitude 47.3333,7.3333
Legislative body Parliament of Jura
Official language French
Altitude 1,427 feet / 435 meters
Capital Delémont
Establishment January 01, 1979 (47 years ago)
Time Zone UTC+01:00, UTC+02:00
Local time 15:41:09 (18th April 2026)

Geography

Canton du Jura is located at 47°19'60"N 7°19'60"E (47.3333333, 7.3333333). It has 9 neighbors: Kanton Solothurn, Canton de Neuchatel, Kanton Bern, Kanton Basel Landschaft, Departement du Haut Rhin, Departement du Doubs, Region Bourgogne, Territoire de Belfort and Region Alsace.

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Official website of Canton du Jura

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  • Franches-Montagnes District
  • Porrentruy District
  • Delémont District
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