Avry facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Avry
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Praly section of Avry
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 Avry
Location in Switzerland
Avry
Location in Canton of Fribourg
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Fribourg | |
| District | Sarine | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5.84 km2 (2.25 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 679 m (2,228 ft) | |
| Highest elevation | 710 m (2,330 ft) | |
| Lowest elevation | 603 m (1,978 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,911 | |
| • Density | 327.2/km2 (847.5/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1754
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| Localities | Avry-Centre, Avry-Bourg, Rosé, Corjolens | |
| Surrounded by | Chésopelloz, Corminboeuf, La Brillaz, Matran, Neyruz, Noréaz, Prez-vers-Noréaz | |
Avry (Arpitan: Avri) is a town in Switzerland. It is located in the Fribourg area, also called a canton. Avry is part of the Sarine district. This town was formed on January 1, 2001. It was created when two smaller towns, Avry-sur-Matran and Corjolens, joined together.
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About Avry's Land and Nature
Avry covers an area of about 5.8 square kilometers (2.2 square miles). A large part of this land, about 72%, is used for farming. This means people grow crops or keep animals there.
About 11.5% of Avry's land is covered by forests. The remaining 15.8% is built up. This includes buildings like houses and shops, as well as roads. A very small part, about 0.2%, is land that cannot be used for anything.
Most of the farmland is used for growing crops. Some of it is also used as pastures for animals.
Avry's Town Symbol
The official symbol of Avry is its coat of arms. It has a pattern of six silver and black zigzags. This symbol is the same as the one used by the old town of Avry-sur-Matran before it joined with Corjolens.
People Living in Avry
Avry has a population of about 2,174 people. Over the past ten years, the number of people living here has grown quite a lot. Many new people have moved to Avry.
Most people in Avry speak French. About 86% of the population uses French as their main language. German is the second most common language, spoken by about 8% of the people. A small number of people also speak Albanian or Italian.
In Avry, the population is almost evenly split between males and females. About 51% are male and 49% are female. Many people living in Avry were born in the Fribourg area. Others were born in different parts of Switzerland or in other countries.
Young people, aged 0 to 19, make up a big part of Avry's population. They are about 27.7% of all residents. Adults, aged 20 to 64, are the largest group, at 64.2%. Seniors, who are over 64, make up about 8.1% of the population.
Most households in Avry have about 2.7 people living in them. Many apartments in the town are lived in all year round. Only a few are used only during certain seasons or are empty.
How Avry's Population Has Changed
The chart below shows how the number of people living in Avry has changed over many years. You can see that the population has grown a lot, especially in recent times.
Avry's Economy and Jobs
In Avry, the unemployment rate is quite low, around 2.6%. This means most people who want to work can find a job.
Many people in Avry work in different types of jobs:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming. About 46 people work in this area.
- Secondary sector: These jobs involve making things, like in factories or construction. About 185 people work here.
- Tertiary sector: This is the largest group, with about 1,016 people. These jobs involve providing services. This includes things like:
* Sales and retail (shops) * Transporting goods * Working in hotels or restaurants * Information technology * Finance and insurance * Science and technical jobs * Education * Healthcare
Many people who live in Avry also travel to other towns for work. However, more people come into Avry to work than leave it. This shows that Avry has many job opportunities. Most people use a private car to get to work. Some also use public transportation.
Religion in Avry
Most people in Avry are Roman Catholic. About 75% of the population follows this religion. The next largest group, about 11%, belongs to the Swiss Reformed Church.
There are also smaller groups of people who follow other Christian churches, like Orthodox Christians. Some people in Avry are Muslim. A few people are Hindu or belong to other faiths. About 5.6% of the population does not belong to any church.
Learning and Schools in Avry
Many adults in Avry have completed a good level of education. About 32% have finished high school. About 18% have gone on to higher education, like a university or a specialized college.
The school system in the Fribourg area works like this:
- Kindergarten: One year, but it's not required.
- Primary School: Six years of required schooling.
- Lower Secondary School: Three years of required schooling. Students are grouped by their abilities.
- Upper Secondary School: This is optional and lasts three or four years. Students can choose between:
* Gymnasium: This prepares them for university. * Vocational programs: These teach skills for specific jobs.
- After upper secondary, students can go to a higher education school or start an apprenticeship (learning a trade on the job).
In Avry, there are schools for kindergarten and primary students. Many students from Avry also go to schools in other towns for lower secondary, upper secondary, or higher education.
Getting Around Avry
Avry has a train station called Rosé. This station is on the train line that connects Lausanne and Bern. You can take a train from Rosé to other towns like Romont FR and Fribourg/Freiburg.
See also
In Spanish: Avry para niños
