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Cerniat
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Cerniat village
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 Cerniat
Location in Switzerland
Cerniat
Location in Canton of Fribourg
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Fribourg | |
| District | Gruyère | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 33.7 km2 (13.0 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 927 m (3,041 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2011)
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| • Total | 346 | |
| • Density | 10.267/km2 (26.59/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1654
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| Surrounded by | Charmey (Gruyère), Châtel-sur-Montsalvens, Corbières, Crésuz, Hauteville, La Roche, Plaffeien, Plasselb, Villarbeney, Villarvolard | |
Cerniat (pronounced like "sair-nee-ah") was once a small municipality in the Gruyère district. This area is part of the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland.
On January 1, 2014, Cerniat joined with the nearby municipality of Charmey. Together, they formed a new municipality called Val-de-Charmey.
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History of Cerniat
When was Cerniat first mentioned?
Cerniat is an old place with a long history. The village was first written about in official records way back in the year 1288. At that time, its name was spelled Sernia.
Geography of Cerniat
What is Cerniat like?
Before it merged, Cerniat covered a total area of about 33.7 square kilometers (about 13 square miles). This is a pretty big area for a village!
Most of Cerniat's land is natural. About 40.9% of the land is used for farming. This means there are lots of fields and pastures. Even more, about 54.8%, is covered by forests.
A small part of the land, about 2.3%, has buildings or roads. Rivers and lakes make up about 0.8% of the area. The remaining 1.3% is land that isn't used for anything, like rocky areas.
Coat of Arms
What does Cerniat's coat of arms mean?
A coat of arms is like a special symbol for a town or family. Cerniat's coat of arms has a red background. It shows a silver band going across it. Above the band, there's a golden orb, which looks like a ball. Below the band, there's a golden cow. This design tells a story about the area's history and what was important to its people.
People of Cerniat (Demographics)
Who lives in Cerniat?
In 2011, Cerniat had a population of 346 people. A small number of these residents, about 5.5%, were people from other countries.
Over ten years, from 2000 to 2010, the number of people living in Cerniat changed a little. The population went down by about 0.9%. This was because more people moved away than moved in, and there were slightly more deaths than births.
What languages do people speak in Cerniat?
Most people in Cerniat speak French. In 2000, about 88.6% of the population spoke French as their main language. The second most common language was German, spoken by about 9.6% of the people. A very small number, about 0.3%, spoke Italian.
How has Cerniat's population changed over time?
The population of Cerniat has changed a lot throughout history. Here's a look at how many people lived there in different years:
Important Historical Sites
What important historical places are in Cerniat?
The Chartreuse De La Valsainte is a very important historical building in Cerniat. It is listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance. This means it's a place that is protected and valued for its history and culture. The whole area around La Valsainte is also part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites.
Economy and Jobs
What kind of jobs do people have in Cerniat?
In 2010, Cerniat had a very low unemployment rate, only 0.9%. This means almost everyone who wanted a job had one.
Many people in Cerniat work in farming. In 2008, about 35 people worked in the primary economic sector, which includes farming and forestry. There were 13 businesses in this area.
Some people also worked in the secondary sector, like construction. About 8 people worked in this area, with 4 businesses. The tertiary sector includes jobs like sales, restaurants, and education. About 12 people worked in this sector, with 6 businesses.
Many people who live in Cerniat travel to other towns for work. In 2000, 113 people from Cerniat worked outside the municipality. Only 13 people came into Cerniat to work. Most people, about 61.3%, used a private car to get to work. About 8.9% used public transportation.
Religion
What religions are common in Cerniat?
According to a census in 2000, most people in Cerniat were Roman Catholic. About 91.6% of the population belonged to the Roman Catholic Church. A smaller group, about 3.6%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. There were also a few people who belonged to other Christian churches, or were Islamic or Buddhist. About 2.71% of the people said they did not belong to any church.
Education
How does education work in Cerniat?
In Cerniat, many adults have completed a good level of education. About 31.9% of the population finished non-mandatory upper secondary education. This is like high school. About 8.4% went on to higher education, like university or a specialized college.
The school system in the Canton of Fribourg works like this:
- First, there's one year of optional Kindergarten.
- Then, six years of Primary school, which is required.
- After that, three years of required lower Secondary school. Students are grouped by their abilities.
- Next, students can choose to go to an upper Secondary school for three or four years. This can be a gymnasium (which prepares them for university) or a vocational program (which teaches job skills).
- Finally, after upper Secondary, students can go to a Tertiary school or continue their apprenticeship.
In the 2010-2011 school year, Cerniat had 28 students in 2 classes. There were no kindergarten classes in Cerniat itself, but 4 students went to kindergarten in a nearby town. The village had 2 primary classes with 28 students. For older students, 6 attended lower secondary school in a neighboring municipality. Some students also went to upper secondary or vocational classes outside Cerniat.
In 2000, 14 students came to Cerniat for school from other towns. At the same time, 35 students from Cerniat went to schools outside the municipality.
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See also
In Spanish: Cerniat para niños
