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Broc
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Main town of Broc
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 Broc
Location in Switzerland
Broc
Location in Canton of Fribourg
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Fribourg | |
| District | Gruyère | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 10.03 km2 (3.87 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 718 m (2,356 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 2,662 | |
| • Density | 265.40/km2 (687.4/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1636
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| Surrounded by | Botterens, Châtel-sur-Montsalvens, Crésuz, Gruyères, La Tour-de-Trême, Morlon, Val-de-Charmey | |
Broc is a small town, also called a municipality, in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. It's located in the Gruyère district.
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History of Broc
Broc was first mentioned in old records in the year 1115. For a while, it was also known by its German name, Bruck, but people don't use that name anymore.
A very important event for Broc happened in 1898. This is when the famous Cailler chocolate factory opened its doors here. Because of the factory, many new people moved to Broc. The town's population actually tripled! The factory also had its own power plant, which used water from the Jogne River. This plant helped bring electricity to the entire village.
Exploring Broc's Geography
Broc covers an area of about 10 square kilometers (about 4 square miles). A large part of this land, almost 42%, is used for farming. Another big part, about 44%, is covered by forests.
About 9% of Broc's land has buildings and roads. Rivers and lakes make up nearly 3% of the area. The town is located in the Greyerz district. It sits on the road that connects Bulle and Boltigen, not far from the Jaun Pass.
Broc's Coat of Arms
A coat of arms is like a special symbol or logo for a town or family. Broc's coat of arms shows a crane, which is a type of bird, rising up from a golden bridge. There's also a golden star in the top right corner. The background color is red.
Who Lives in Broc? (Demographics)
Broc has a population of about 2,600 people. Many people who live in Broc speak French as their main language. This is about 88% of the population. Other languages spoken include Portuguese and German.
In Broc, about a quarter of the people are children and teenagers (under 19 years old). Most of the population, over half, are adults between 20 and 64 years old. The rest are seniors, who are over 64.
The number of people living in Broc has changed a lot over time. You can see how the population has grown and shrunk in the chart below:
Important Heritage Sites
Broc is home to some important historical places. The Barrage De Montsalvens, which is a dam, is one of them. It's shared with the nearby town of Châtel-sur-Montsalvens. Another significant site is the Notre-Dame des Marches Chapel. These places are listed as important Swiss heritage sites.
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Barrage De Montsalvens
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Notre-Dame des Marches Chapel
Broc's Economy (How People Work)
Many people in Broc have jobs in different areas. Some work in farming, which is called the primary sector. A lot of people work in factories, especially the chocolate factory. This is part of the secondary sector.
Other people work in the tertiary sector. This includes jobs like selling things in shops, working in hotels or restaurants, or providing services like education and healthcare. Many people who live in Broc also travel to other towns for work.
Getting Around Broc (Transport)
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Broc has two train stations: Broc-Chocolaterie and Broc-Village. These stations are on the Bulle–Broc railway line. You can take a train from Broc all the way to Bern by changing trains in Bulle. There are also local bus services run by Transports publics Fribourgeois.
Education in Broc
In Broc, many people have finished high school. Some have even gone on to get higher education from a university or a special technical school.
The school system in Fribourg Canton, where Broc is located, starts with one year of optional kindergarten. After that, students go to six years of primary school. Then, they attend three years of lower secondary school. In lower secondary, students are grouped based on their skills. After this, they can choose to go to an upper secondary school for three or four years. These schools can prepare them for university or teach them a specific job skill.
Broc has kindergarten and primary school classes. Students who are in lower secondary or upper secondary often go to schools in nearby towns.
Famous People from Broc
- Gjon's Tears (born 1998), a singer who became well-known for representing Switzerland in the Eurovision Song Contest.
See also
In Spanish: Broc (Friburgo) para niños
