Attalens facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Attalens Town Hall
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 Attalens
Location in Switzerland
Attalens
Location in Canton of Fribourg
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Fribourg | |
| District | Veveyse | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 9.74 km2 (3.76 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 777 m (2,549 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 3,580 | |
| • Density | 367.6/km2 (952.0/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1616
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| Surrounded by | Bossonnens, Chardonne (VD), Corsier-sur-Vevey (VD), Ecoteaux (VD), Granges (Veveyse), Jongny (VD), Remaufens | |
Attalens is a town in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of Fribourg, within the Veveyse district.
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History of Attalens
Attalens is a very old place. It was first written about in the year 867. Back then, it was known as Haltningum.
Geography of Attalens
Attalens covers an area of about 9.82 square kilometers (3.79 square miles). A large part of this land, almost 60%, is used for farming. About 27% of the area is covered by forests. The rest of the land, about 13%, has buildings and roads.
The town is in the Veveyse district. It is found along the road that connects Vevey and Palézieux.
Attalens Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Attalens has a special design. It shows a red lion standing up on a silver background. There is also a green stripe going across the shield.
People of Attalens
Attalens has a population of about 3580 people. Over the last ten years, the number of people living here has grown quite a bit. Many new people have moved to Attalens.
Most people in Attalens speak French. This is their main language. Some people also speak German or Portuguese.
In 2008, about half of the people living in Attalens were male and half were female. Many people were born in Attalens or nearby. Others moved here from different parts of Switzerland or from other countries.
- About 29% of the population are children and teenagers (0–19 years old).
- About 59% are adults (20–64 years old).
- About 12% are seniors (over 64 years old).
Most households in Attalens have about 2.6 people living in them. There are also some households with just one person, and some with five or more people.
Important Buildings in Attalens
The Notre-Dame de l'assomption Church is a very important building in Attalens. It is listed as a special heritage site for Switzerland. This means it is a significant cultural landmark.
Economy of Attalens
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Attalens was 3.4%. This means most people who wanted to work had jobs.
Many people in Attalens work in different areas:
- Some work in agriculture, like farming.
- Others work in the secondary sector, which includes manufacturing and construction.
- A large number of people work in the tertiary sector. This includes jobs in sales, transportation, hotels, restaurants, healthcare, and education.
Many people who live in Attalens travel to other towns for work. Also, some people come into Attalens to work here. Most people use a private car to get to work. Some also use public transportation.
Religion in Attalens
Most people in Attalens are Roman Catholic. A good number of people also belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. There are also smaller groups of people who follow other Christian faiths, or are Islamic. Some people do not belong to any church.
Education in Attalens
In Attalens, many people have completed higher education. About 34% of the population have finished high school. About 12% have gone on to university or other higher education schools.
The school system in Fribourg canton works like this:
- First, there is one year of optional Kindergarten.
- Then, students go to Primary school for six years.
- After that, there are three years of lower Secondary school. Students are grouped by their abilities.
- Next, students can choose to go to an upper Secondary school for three or four years. This can be a gymnasium (which prepares them for university) or a vocational program (which teaches them job skills).
- Finally, students can go to a Tertiary school or start an apprenticeship (learning a trade on the job).
In the 2010–11 school year, Attalens had 458 students in 22 classes. Many students from Attalens also went to schools in nearby towns for secondary or higher education.
Images for kids
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Attalens Coat of Arms
See also
In Spanish: Attalens para niños
