Clavaleyres facts for kids
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Clavaleyres
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Clavaleyres village
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 Clavaleyres
Location in Switzerland
Clavaleyres
Location in Canton of Fribourg
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Fribourg | |
| District | See District (before 2022: Bern-Mittelland administrative district in the canton of Bern) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.0 km2 (0.4 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 454 m (1,490 ft) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 46 | |
| • Density | 46.0/km2 (119/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1595
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| Surrounded by | Courgevaux (FR), Faoug (VD), Villarepos (FR) | |
Clavaleyres was a small village in Switzerland. It used to be a municipality in the Canton of Bern. On January 1, 2022, Clavaleyres joined with the town of Murten. Murten is in the Canton of Fribourg. This merger meant Clavaleyres changed cantons.
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History of Clavaleyres
Ancient Times
People lived in the Clavaleyres area a very long time ago. We know this because bronze rings from the La Tène culture were found there. This culture existed around 450 BC to 50 BC. Later, during the Roman Empire, the area was a large farm. This farm helped supply food to the nearby Roman city of Aventicum.
Middle Ages to Modern Day
In the Middle Ages, Clavaleyres was controlled by the Münchenwiler Priory. A priory is like a monastery. In 1527, the important city of Bern bought the town. For a short time, from 1798 to 1807, Clavaleyres was part of the Canton of Fribourg. But it was soon returned to the Canton of Bern.
Recent Merger
Clavaleyres was a unique place because it was an "exclave" of Bern. This means it was a piece of Bernese land surrounded by other cantons. There were talks for a long time about Clavaleyres joining another nearby town. In 2018, the people of Clavaleyres and Murten voted to merge. In 2020, both the Canton of Fribourg and the Canton of Bern agreed to this change. The Swiss Parliament also approved it. The merger happened in January 2022. This was a big event because it was the first time Fribourg's borders changed in over 200 years!
Geography of Clavaleyres
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Clavaleyres is a small area, about 1 square kilometer (0.4 square miles). Most of its land is used for farming. About 77% of the area is farmland. Another 16% is covered by forests. Only a small part, about 4%, has buildings or roads.
The village is located near Lake Murten. It was a German-speaking area. But it was surrounded by French-speaking parts of the Cantons of Fribourg and Vaud. Clavaleyres includes the main village and a few scattered farmhouses. The population has become smaller over time. In 1880, 118 people lived there. Today, it has only about 54 residents.
Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Clavaleyres shows a red shield. On it, you can see a golden bear paw. This paw comes from the top left corner and holds a golden key.
People of Clavaleyres (Demographics)
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Clavaleyres has a small population. As of 2011, there were 46 people living there. Most people in Clavaleyres speak German. About 88.7% of the population speaks German as their first language. A smaller number, about 9.4%, speak French.
In 2008, there were slightly more men (52.1%) than women (47.9%). Many people living in Clavaleyres were born there. About 47% of the people in 2000 were born in the village.
Age Groups
As of 2011, the population was divided into age groups:
- Children and teenagers (0–19 years old) made up 21.7% of the population.
- Adults (20–64 years old) made up 60.9%.
- Seniors (over 64 years old) made up 17.4%.
Historical Population
The chart below shows how the population of Clavaleyres has changed over many years:
Economy of Clavaleyres
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In 2011, Clavaleyres had no unemployment. Most people in Clavaleyres work in farming. In 2008, all 20 people who worked in the municipality were in the primary economic sector. This means they worked in agriculture, like farming. There were no jobs in manufacturing or services within the village.
Many people who live in Clavaleyres also work there. In 2000, 15 out of 16 workers lived and worked in the municipality. For getting to work, about 45% of workers used a private car.
Religion in Clavaleyres
Based on the 2000 census, most people in Clavaleyres belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. About 71.7% were Swiss Reformed. A small number, 1.9%, were Roman Catholic.
Education in Clavaleyres
In Clavaleyres, about half of the people (51.5%) have finished high school. About 24.2% have gone on to higher education, like university.
There is no school directly in Clavaleyres because it is a very small village. Children from Clavaleyres go to school in the nearby village of Münchenwiler. In 2000, seven children from Clavaleyres went to schools outside their municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Clavaleyres para niños
