Bussy, Fribourg facts for kids
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Bussy
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 Bussy
Location in Switzerland
Bussy
Location in Canton of Fribourg
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Fribourg | |
| District | Broye | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.60 km2 (1.39 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 468 m (1,535 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2015)
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| • Total | 483 | |
| • Density | 134.2/km2 (347.5/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1541
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| Surrounded by | Cugy, Les Montets, Montbrelloz, Morens, Payerne (VD), Sévaz | |
Bussy (pronounced "boo-SEE") used to be a municipality (like a small town or village area) in the Broye district of Fribourg, a canton in Switzerland. On January 1, 2017, Bussy joined with several other nearby places like Estavayer-le-Lac to form a new, larger municipality called Estavayer.
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History of Bussy
Bussy is a very old place! It was first mentioned in official records way back in 1142. At that time, its name was spelled Bussey.
Geography of Bussy
Bussy covered an area of about 3.6 square kilometers (which is about 1.4 square miles). Most of this land, around 81.9%, was used for farming. This means lots of fields for growing crops and pastures for animals.
About 5.6% of Bussy's land was covered by forests. The rest, about 12.2%, was built-up areas with buildings and roads. A tiny part, less than 1%, was made up of rivers.
Bussy was located in the Broye district. It was part of a special area called an "exclave" of Estavayer-le-Lac. This means it was a piece of land belonging to Estavayer-le-Lac, but not directly connected to its main area.
Bussy's Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. Bussy's coat of arms is a red shield with a golden lion standing on its back legs. Across the lion, there's a striped band with gold and blue squares. This design is called Gules, a Lion rampant Or, overall a Bendlet compony Or and Azure.
People of Bussy (Demographics)
In 2015, Bussy had a population of 483 people. Over ten years, from 2000 to 2010, the number of people living there grew quite a bit, by about 39.2%. Most of this growth was because new people moved into the area.
Most people in Bussy speak French as their main language, about 97.6% of the population. A few people also speak German or Italian.
In 2008, the population was almost evenly split between males (49.6%) and females (50.4%). Many people living in Bussy were born there or in the same canton (region).
Here's how Bussy's population has changed over time:
Important Heritage Sites
Bussy has some important historical places. The Church of Saint-Maurice is considered a very important heritage site for all of Switzerland. This means it's a special building that needs to be protected because of its history and value. The entire village of Bussy is also recognized as an important heritage site.
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, Bussy had a low unemployment rate of 1.9%. This means most people who wanted to work had a job.
Many people in Bussy worked in farming (the primary sector). Others worked in manufacturing or construction (the secondary sector). A large number of people worked in the tertiary sector, which includes jobs like sales, transportation, hotels, restaurants, and education.
In 2008, there were 75 full-time jobs in Bussy. Most of these were in agriculture, construction, or sales. Many people who lived in Bussy traveled to other towns for work. About 60% of workers used a private car to get to their jobs.
Religion in Bussy
According to a census in 2000, most people in Bussy, about 85.3%, were Roman Catholic. About 11.4% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. A small number of people belonged to other Christian churches or had no religious affiliation.
Education in Bussy
In Switzerland, education is very important. In Bussy, about 42% of the people had finished high school (called "upper secondary education"). About 6.1% had gone on to higher education, like university.
The schools in Fribourg canton, where Bussy is located, have a specific system:
- One year of optional Kindergarten.
- Six years of Primary school.
- Three years of mandatory lower Secondary school, where students are grouped by their abilities.
- After that, students can choose to go to a three or four-year optional upper Secondary school. This can be a gymnasium (which prepares students for university) or a vocational program (for learning a specific trade).
- Finally, students can go to a university or continue with an apprenticeship (on-the-job training).
During the 2010–2011 school year, 40 students attended classes in Bussy. Some students from Bussy went to schools in nearby towns for kindergarten, lower secondary, or higher education.
See also
In Spanish: Bussy (Friburgo) para niños
