Belmont-Broye facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Belmont-Broye
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The Castle of Domdidier, part of Belmont-Broye
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 Belmont-Broye
Location in Switzerland
Belmont-Broye
Location in Canton of Fribourg
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Fribourg | |
| District | Broye | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 25.79 km2 (9.96 sq mi) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 5,635 | |
| • Density | 218.50/km2 (565.90/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1563-4
1773 |
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| Surrounded by | Avenches (VD), Missy (VD), Montagny, Oleyres (VD), Saint-Aubin | |
Belmont-Broye is a town (called a municipality) in Switzerland. It is located in the Broye district, within the canton of Fribourg. This town was created on January 1, 2016. It was formed when four smaller towns – Domdidier, Dompierre, Léchelles and Russy – joined together.
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The Story of Belmont-Broye
Belmont-Broye itself is a new town. However, the places that joined to form it have a long history!
How Old Are Its Parts?
- Domdidier was first written about between 1157 and 1162. Back then, it was called Donno Desiderio.
- Dompierre was first mentioned in records in 1137. It was known as Donperre.
- Léchelles appeared in writings in 1243 as Leschieres. This town used to have a German name, Leitern, but it is not used anymore.
- Russy was first mentioned in 1228. It was called Rusie.
Where is Belmont-Broye?
Belmont-Broye covers an area of about 25.81 square kilometers (about 9.97 square miles). This makes it a good-sized area to explore!
Who Lives in Belmont-Broye?
Belmont-Broye is home to many people. As of December 2014, about 4,914 people lived there. The population count changes over time.
Important Historic Places
Belmont-Broye has some very special buildings and areas. These are protected because they are important to the country's history.
De Gottrau Mansion
The Mansion De Gottrau is a grand house in Léchelles. It is listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance. This means it is a very important cultural building for all of Switzerland.
Dompierre Village
The entire village of Dompierre is also very special. It is part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites. This means the whole village is recognized for its historical importance.
Getting Around Belmont-Broye
The town has good ways to travel, especially by train.
Train Stations
Belmont-Broye has three train stations:
- Domdidier
- Dompierre FR
- Léchelles
Train Connections
The Domdidier and Dompierre FR stations are on the Palézieux–Lyss line. The Léchelles station is on the Fribourg–Yverdon line. From these stations, you can easily travel to other cities. There are regular trains to places like Lausanne, Kerzers, Fribourg/Freiburg, and Yverdon-les-Bains.
