Châtonnaye facts for kids
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Châtonnaye
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 Châtonnaye
Location in Switzerland
Châtonnaye
Location in Canton of Fribourg
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Fribourg | |
| District | Glâne | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.31 km2 (2.44 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 692 m (2,270 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 858 | |
| • Density | 135.97/km2 (352.2/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1553
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| Surrounded by | La Folliaz, Marnand (VD), Sédeilles (VD), Torny, Trey (VD), Villarzel (VD), Villaz-Saint-Pierre | |
Châtonnaye is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It's located in the Glâne district, which is part of the Fribourg canton.
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A Look Back: Châtonnaye's History
Châtonnaye was first written about in the year 1402. Back then, its name was spelled Chastonaye.
Exploring Châtonnaye's Geography
Châtonnaye covers an area of about 6.3 square kilometers (2.4 square miles). A big part of this land, about 71%, is used for farming. Forests cover another 23% of the area. The remaining 6% is where buildings and roads are found.
Land Use Details
Most of the built-up areas are homes and other buildings. Roads and transportation take up a smaller part. In the forested areas, most are dense woods. A small amount has orchards or groups of trees. For farming, nearly half the land is used for growing crops. About 21% is used for pastures where animals graze. A tiny bit is for orchards or vineyards.
This municipality is right on the edge of the Canton of Vaud.
Châtonnaye's Coat of Arms
The official design of Châtonnaye's coat of arms shows a red rooster. It is walking across a shield that is split diagonally. One half of the shield is black, and the other half is silver.
Who Lives in Châtonnaye: Demographics
Châtonnaye has a population of 858 people. About 5.8% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the past ten years (2000–2010), the population grew by nearly 29%. Most of this growth was because people moved into the area.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Châtonnaye speak French. About 90% of the population uses French as their main language. German is the second most common language, spoken by about 8.7% of residents. A small number, about 0.4%, speak Italian.
Where People Come From
In 2008, the population was almost evenly split between males (50.4%) and females (49.6%). Most people living in Châtonnaye were born either in the town itself or elsewhere in the same canton. About 22% were born in other parts of Switzerland. A smaller group, about 6.5%, were born outside of Switzerland.
Age Groups in Châtonnaye
In 2000, children aged 0-9 made up about 17% of the population. Teenagers aged 10-19 were about 13%. Adults between 20 and 59 years old made up the largest group, about 54%. Older adults, aged 60 and above, were about 15% of the population.
Households and Homes
In 2000, there were 198 private households in Châtonnaye. On average, there were 2.7 people living in each home. Most apartments (90%) were lived in all the time. A small number were used seasonally or were empty. In 2009, new homes were being built at a rate of 8.5 units per 1000 residents.
Population Changes Over Time
The chart below shows how Châtonnaye's population has changed through history:
Châtonnaye's Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Châtonnaye was 3.1%. Most people work in different types of jobs.
Job Sectors
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs like farming. In 2008, about 39 people worked in this sector, with 18 businesses.
- Secondary Sector: This involves manufacturing and construction. About 29 people worked here, with 6 businesses.
- Tertiary Sector: This covers services like sales, transportation, hotels, and education. About 42 people worked in this sector, with 14 businesses.
Many residents of Châtonnaye work outside the municipality. In 2000, 170 people traveled out of town for work, while only 30 came into Châtonnaye for their jobs. Most people (74.5%) used a private car to get to work.
Religion in Châtonnaye
Based on a 2000 survey, most people in Châtonnaye are Roman Catholic, making up about 72.5% of the population. Another 15.2% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. A small number of people belong to other Christian churches or are Islamic. About 6.86% of the population said they did not belong to any church.
Learning and Education in Châtonnaye
About 32.7% of the people in Châtonnaye have finished high school (upper secondary education). About 8.2% have gone on to higher education, like a university or a specialized college.
The Fribourg School System
The Canton of Fribourg has a specific school 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 a three or four-year optional upper Secondary school. This can be a gymnasium (for university preparation) or a vocational program (for job training).
- After upper Secondary, students can go to a higher education school or start an apprenticeship.
Student Life in Châtonnaye
During the 2010–11 school year, 47 students attended 3 classes in Châtonnaye. Many students from Châtonnaye attended schools in nearby towns. For example, 11 students went to kindergarten in a neighboring municipality. Also, 38 students went to lower secondary school outside of Châtonnaye.
In 2000, 87 students from Châtonnaye went to schools in other municipalities.
See also
In Spanish: Châtonnaye para niños
