2046 Fontaines NE (Val-de-Ruz): key figures
2046 Fontaines NE (postcode area in Val-de-Ruz) has 1,109 residents in 2025 across 4.1 km², or 271 people per km². By population, 2046 Fontaines NE ranks No. 7 of 13 postcode areas in Val-de-Ruz. Population: +6.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,109 residents
- 4.1 km²
- 271 people/km²
2046 Fontaines NE in numbers
Key points
By population, 2046 Fontaines NE ranks No. 7 of 13 postcode areas in Val-de-Ruz.
Nationally, 2046 Fontaines NE ranks No. 1,515 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 2046 Fontaines NE over time
2046 Fontaines NE had 1,046 residents in 2015 and 1,109 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,046 |
| 2020 | 1,091 |
| 2023 | 1,071 |
| 2025 | 1,109 |
All indicators for 2046 Fontaines NE
Next to the value for 2046 Fontaines NE: all postcode areas of Val-de-Ruz, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 2046 Fontaines NE | Val-de-Ruz | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 491 | – | – | ranked 9 of 14 | ranked 1,921 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 256 | – | – | ranked 8 of 14 | ranked 2,045 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 25.3% | 34.1% | 23.2% | ranked 13 of 14 | ranked 1,760 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 23.0% | 20.9% | 23.6% | ranked 6 of 14 | ranked 1,429 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.1% | 64.1% | 63.5% | ranked 2 of 14 | ranked 1,471 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 2046 Fontaines NE | Val-de-Ruz | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 75.1% | 63.6% | 56.2% | ranked 1 of 14 | ranked 310 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 17.4% | 19.8% | 16.2% | ranked 8 of 14 | ranked 1,102 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 4.1% | 9.6% | 13.5% | ranked 12 of 14 | ranked 2,683 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.2% | 3.0% | 5.6% | ranked 9 of 14 | ranked 1,381 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 2046 Fontaines NE | Val-de-Ruz | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 15.4% | 19.4% | 29.8% | ranked 10 of 12 | ranked 1,455 of 2,040 |
Where is 2046 Fontaines NE?
Other postcode areas in Val-de-Ruz
- 2053 Cernier2,590 residents
- 2206 Les Geneveys-sur-Coffrane2,090 residents
- 2054 Chézard-St-Martin1,986 residents
- 2052 Fontainemelon1,688 residents
- 2056 Dombresson1,573 residents
- 2065 Savagnier1,252 residents
- 2037 Montmollin1,084 residents
- 2208 Les Hauts-Geneveys991 residents
Postcode areas near 2046 Fontaines NE
- 2052 Fontainemelon1,688 residents
- 2043 Boudevilliers948 residents
- 2053 Cernier2,590 residents
- 2208 Les Hauts-Geneveys991 residents
- 2063 Fenin966 residents
- 2054 Chézard-St-Martin1,986 residents
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 2046 Fontaines NE (Val-de-Ruz)?
2046 Fontaines NE has 1,109 residents in 2025. It covers 4.1 km², or 271 people per km².
Where is 2046 Fontaines NE?
2046 Fontaines NE (postcode area) is part of Val-de-Ruz, in Neuchâtel.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 2046 Fontaines NE?
Share of foreign nationals: 15.4% (2025), ranked 1,455 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 2046 Fontaines NE?
Dwellings: 491 (2026), ranked 1,921 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.