Brünisried facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Brünisried
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Brünisried village administration building
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 Brünisried
Location in Switzerland
Brünisried
Location in Canton of Fribourg
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Fribourg | |
| District | Sense | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.25 km2 (1.25 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 875 m (2,871 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 670 | |
| • Density | 206.2/km2 (534/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1719
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| Surrounded by | Alterswil, Plaffeien, Rechthalten, Sankt Ursen | |
Brünisried is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It's located in the Sense district, which is part of the Fribourg canton. Even though Fribourg mostly speaks French, most people in Brünisried speak German.
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A Look Back: Brünisried's History
Brünisried was first written about in the year 1294. Back then, its name was Brunisriet.
Exploring Brünisried's Geography
Brünisried covers an area of about 3.24 square kilometers (1.25 square miles). A big part of this land, about 72%, is used for farming. This includes fields for crops and pastures for animals.
About 19% of Brünisried is covered by thick forests. The remaining 8% of the land has buildings and roads.
The town is located in the Sense district. It is about 12 kilometers (7.5 miles) south-east of the city of Fribourg. Brünisried is made up of the main village and smaller areas called hamlets. These hamlets include Berg, Holzgassa, and Menzisberg.
Brünisried's Coat of Arms
A coat of arms is a special design that represents a town or family. Brünisried's coat of arms has a red background. On it, there is a golden fence board with a black sword.
People and Population in Brünisried
Brünisried has a population of 622 people. A small number of these residents are from other countries. Over the past ten years, the number of people living here has grown by about 6.3%. This growth is due to people moving in and more births than deaths.
Languages Spoken in Brünisried
Most people in Brünisried speak German as their main language. About 98% of the population uses German. A smaller number of people speak French, and even fewer speak Albanian.
Where People Come From
Many people in Brünisried were born there. About 40% of the residents in 2000 were born in Brünisried. Another 45% were born in the same canton of Fribourg. About 12% were born elsewhere in Switzerland, and a small number were born outside Switzerland.
Age Groups in Brünisried
In Brünisried, about a quarter of the population are children and teenagers (under 20 years old). Most people, about 61%, are adults between 20 and 64 years old. About 14% of the population are seniors (over 64 years old).
Population Changes Over Time
The chart below shows how Brünisried's population has changed over many years.
Brünisried's Economy and Jobs
In 2010, Brünisried had a very low unemployment rate of 1%. This means almost everyone who wanted a job had one.
Main Types of Jobs
Jobs in Brünisried are divided into three main groups:
- Primary sector: These jobs involve farming and working with nature. About 32 people work in this area, mostly in agriculture.
- Secondary sector: These jobs involve making things. About 16 people work here, mainly in construction.
- Tertiary sector: These jobs involve providing services. About 24 people work in this sector. This includes jobs in sales, transportation, hotels, and education.
Commuting to Work
Most people who live in Brünisried travel outside the town for work. In 2000, 239 people left Brünisried to work elsewhere. Only 38 people came into Brünisried for their jobs. Most people use a private car to get to work, while a small number use public transportation.
Religion in Brünisried
In 2000, most people in Brünisried were Roman Catholic, making up about 77% of the population. About 16% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. A small number of people belonged to other Christian churches or were Islamic. Some people did not belong to any church.
Education in Brünisried
The Canton of Fribourg has a specific school system.
- Kindergarten: Children can attend one year of kindergarten, which is not required.
- Primary School: After kindergarten, students go to primary school for six years.
- Lower Secondary School: This is followed by three years of required lower secondary school. Students are grouped based on their abilities.
- Upper Secondary School: After lower secondary, students can choose to go to an upper secondary school for three or four years. This can be a gymnasium (to prepare for university) or a vocational program (for specific job skills).
- Tertiary School: After upper secondary, students can go to a university or continue their job training.
School Attendance
In the 2010-2011 school year, 44 students attended primary school classes in Brünisried. Many students from Brünisried attended schools in nearby towns. For example, 13 students went to kindergarten in a neighboring town. Also, 26 students went to lower secondary school in a nearby municipality.
Notable People
- Pascal Jenny is a former Swiss football player who played as a defender.
See also
In Spanish: Brünisried para niños
