Bossonnens facts for kids
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Bossonnens
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 Bossonnens
Location in Switzerland
Bossonnens
Location in Canton of Fribourg
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Fribourg | |
| District | Veveyse | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.12 km2 (1.59 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 751 m (2,464 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,501 | |
| • Density | 364.3/km2 (943.6/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1615
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| Surrounded by | Attalens, Ecoteaux (VD), Granges (Veveyse), Palézieux (VD) | |
Bossonnens is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. It's part of the Veveyse district. This charming place is known for its quiet, natural surroundings.
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History of Bossonnens
Bossonnens was first mentioned around the year 1000. Back then, its name was Bucenens.
Geography of Bossonnens
Bossonnens covers an area of about 4.1 square kilometers (1.6 square miles). A large part of this land, about 71.5%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 15.9% of the area. The remaining 12.2% is where buildings and roads are located.
Most of the forested land is covered with thick forests. For farming, about 26.3% of the land is used for growing crops, and 44.1% is used for pastures where animals graze. The town is located in the Veveyse district, right on the road that connects Vevey and Oron.
Bossonnens Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Bossonnens has a special design. It features six vertical stripes, alternating between silver (Argent) and blue (Azure). At the top, there's a red (Gules) band with three golden (Or) five-pointed stars. This design is called Paly of Six Argent and Azure and on a Chief Gules three Mullets of Five Or.
People and Population in Bossonnens
Bossonnens has a population of about 1,300 people. In 2008, about 14.9% of the people living here were from other countries. Over ten years (from 2000 to 2010), the population grew by 21.1%. Most of this growth was because new people moved into the town.
Most people in Bossonnens speak French as their main language (about 89.5%). German is the second most common language, and Portuguese is the third.
In 2008, the population was almost evenly split between males (47.6%) and females (52.4%). Many people living in Bossonnens were born there or in the same canton. About 14.5% of the residents were born outside of Switzerland.
- Children and teenagers (0–19 years old) make up about 29.2% of the population.
- Adults (20–64 years old) make up 62%.
- Seniors (over 64 years old) make up 8.8%.
The town has about 412 households, with an average of 2.5 people living in each. Most apartments are lived in all year round.
The chart below shows how the population of Bossonnens has changed over time:
Historical Sites in Bossonnens
The ruins of the Château Et Du Bour are a very important historical site in Switzerland. They are located on the edge of town, in a wooded area near a stream. It's a great place to explore history!
Things to Do in Bossonnens
Bossonnens has a nearby sports center where you can play squash, tennis, and football. The town also has a small shopping area. Here you can find a Denner supermarket, a bakery, and a hair salon.
Economy and Work in Bossonnens
Bossonnens is mostly a farming village, surrounded by farmland. Many people who live here work in bigger nearby cities like Vevey, Montreux, or Lausanne.
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Bossonnens was low, at 2.5%. Many people work in different areas:
- Some work in farming (primary sector).
- Others work in manufacturing or construction (secondary sector).
- Many work in services like sales, transportation, hotels, or health care (tertiary sector).
In 2000, many people traveled out of Bossonnens for work. About 16.2% of workers used public transportation, and 68.9% used a private car to get to their jobs.
Religion in Bossonnens
Based on a 2000 survey, most people in Bossonnens are Roman Catholic (about 66.1%). About 18.3% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. There are also smaller groups of people who follow other Christian churches, Islam, or Buddhism. About 7.78% of the population do not belong to any church.
Education in Bossonnens
In Bossonnens, about 37.3% of the adults have finished high school (upper secondary education). About 8.5% have gone on to higher education, like a university or a specialized college.
The schools in Fribourg canton follow a specific system:
- One year of optional Kindergarten.
- Six years of Primary school.
- Three years of required lower Secondary school, where students are grouped by their abilities.
- After that, students can choose to go to an optional three or four-year upper Secondary school. This can be a gymnasium (which prepares them for university) or a vocational program (which prepares them for a specific job).
- After upper Secondary, students can go to a college or start an apprenticeship.
During the 2010-2011 school year, 150 students attended classes in Bossonnens. Many students from Bossonnens also attended schools in neighboring towns for their secondary or higher education.
Transportation in Bossonnens
Bossonnens is easy to reach!
- A bus line (number 213) runs from Vevey every hour.
- There is also a train station. You can take a train to Palézieux, which is a big transport hub. In the other direction, trains go to Châtel-Saint-Denis, Bulle, and all the way to Montbovon.
See also
In Spanish: Bossonnens para niños
