Billens-Hennens facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Location in Switzerland
Billens-Hennens
Location in Canton of Fribourg
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Fribourg | |
| District | Glâne | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.89 km2 (1.89 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 738 m (2,421 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 791 | |
| • Density | 161.76/km2 (419.0/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1681
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| Surrounded by | Brenles (VD), Lovatens (VD), Prévonloup (VD), Romont, Siviriez | |
Billens-Hennens is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Glâne district of the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. It was created on January 1, 1998, when two smaller towns, Billens and Hennens, joined together.
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Exploring Billens-Hennens: Its Land and Nature
Billens-Hennens covers an area of about 4.9 square kilometers (1.9 square miles). A big part of this land, about 80.9%, is used for farming. This means there are lots of fields for crops and pastures for animals.
Forests cover about 13.1% of the area. The remaining 6.6% of the land is where buildings and roads are located. Most of the built-up area is made up of houses and other buildings.
What is the Billens-Hennens Coat of Arms?
A coat of arms is like a special symbol or emblem for a town or family. The coat of arms for Billens-Hennens has a red background. It features a black band that goes across it, outlined in gold. On this black band, there are three five-pointed stars pointing downwards and to the left.
Who Lives in Billens-Hennens? Population Facts
As of December 2020, Billens-Hennens has a population of 791 people. Over the past ten years (from 2000 to 2010), the population grew by about 28.4%. Most of this growth happened because new people moved into the town.
Languages Spoken in Billens-Hennens
Most people in Billens-Hennens speak French as their main language. About 96.5% of the population uses French. The second most common language is German, spoken by about 2.4% of the people. A small number of people also speak Spanish.
Age and Family Life in Billens-Hennens
In 2000, about 12.4% of the population were children aged 0 to 9 years old. Teenagers, aged 10 to 19, made up about 12.6%. Adults between 20 and 59 years old made up a large part of the population. Older adults, aged 60 and above, made up about 24.3% of the population.
In 2000, there were 195 households in the town, with about 2.8 people living in each home on average. Most of the apartments were lived in all year round.
The chart below shows how the population of Billens-Hennens has changed over many years:
How People Work in Billens-Hennens: The Economy
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Billens-Hennens was 3.1%. This means a small number of people who wanted to work were looking for jobs.
Jobs and Industries in Billens-Hennens
The jobs in Billens-Hennens are divided into three main types:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming and growing crops. In 2008, about 34 people worked in this area.
- Secondary sector: These jobs involve making things or building. For example, manufacturing or construction. About 11 people worked in this sector.
- Tertiary sector: This is the largest sector and includes jobs that provide services. This could be working in shops, restaurants, healthcare, or education. About 97 people worked in this sector.
In total, there were 113 full-time equivalent jobs in Billens-Hennens in 2008. Many of these jobs were in healthcare, sales, or transportation.
Getting to Work: Commuting in Billens-Hennens
In 2000, many people traveled into Billens-Hennens for work, while some residents traveled out to work in other towns. This means Billens-Hennens is a place where more people come to work than leave for work. Most people used a private car to get to work, while a smaller number used public transportation.
Beliefs and Religions in Billens-Hennens
According to the 2000 census, most people in Billens-Hennens are Roman Catholic, making up about 80.8% of the population. About 6.9% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. A small number of people were Islamic. About 5.3% of the population did not belong to any church or had no specific religious belief.
Learning in Billens-Hennens: Schools and Study
Many adults in Billens-Hennens have completed higher levels of education. About 25.8% have finished upper secondary education, which is like high school. About 8.7% have gone on to even higher education, like university.
Understanding the Fribourg School System
The school system in the Canton of Fribourg starts with one year of optional Kindergarten. After that, students attend six years of Primary school. Then comes three years of lower Secondary school, where students are grouped based on their abilities. After lower Secondary, students can choose to go to an upper Secondary school for three or four years. These schools can prepare them for university (called gymnasium) or for a specific job (vocational programs). After upper Secondary, students can continue their studies at a university or start an apprenticeship.
Students and Classes in Billens-Hennens
During the 2010-2011 school year, there were 51 students attending 3 classes in Billens-Hennens. While there were no kindergarten or lower secondary classes directly in the town, many students from Billens-Hennens attended these classes in nearby towns. Similarly, students pursuing upper secondary or higher education often traveled to other municipalities for their studies.
See also
In Spanish: Billens-Hennens para niños
