Corbières, Gruyère facts for kids
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Corbières
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 Corbières
Location in Switzerland
Corbières
Location in Canton of Fribourg
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Fribourg | |
| District | Gruyère | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 9.63 km2 (3.72 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 714 m (2,343 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 919 | |
| • Density | 95.43/km2 (247.17/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1647
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| Surrounded by | Echarlens, Hauteville, Marsens, Villarvolard, Val-de-Charmey | |
Corbières is a lovely municipality, which is like a small town or local area, located in the Gruyère district of Fribourg canton in Switzerland. It's known for its beautiful scenery and quiet life. In 2011, the nearby municipality of Villarvolard joined with Corbières.
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History of Corbières
Corbières was first mentioned a very long time ago, around the year 1115. Back then, it was called Corbere. For a while, it was also known by its German name, Korbers, but this name is not used anymore.
Geography of Corbières
Corbières covers an area of about 4.2 square kilometers (1.6 square miles). A big part of this land, about 53%, is used for farming. Forests cover almost 40% of the area. The rest of the land, about 7.5%, has buildings and roads.
Most of the forested land is covered with thick trees. Some parts also have orchards or small groups of trees. For farming, the land is used for crops, pastures for animals, and alpine pastures high up in the mountains.
The municipality is located in the Gruyère district. It sits on the right side of the Saane river. The main village of Corbières is found along the road connecting Fribourg and Bulle.
Corbières Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Corbières is quite special. It shows a black crow walking on a silver band. This band is set against a red background. A coat of arms is a unique design that represents a family, town, or organization.
People and Population in Corbières
Corbières has a population of about 450 people. A small part of the population, around 6%, are people from other countries. Over the last ten years, the number of people living here has grown by about 18%.
Most people in Corbières speak French as their main language. About 95% of the residents speak French. A smaller number speak German or Italian.
In Corbières, the population is almost evenly split between males and females. About 25% of the population are children and teenagers (0-19 years old). Adults (20-64 years old) make up about 63% of the population. Seniors (over 64 years old) make up about 13%.
Many people living in Corbières were born either in the municipality itself or in the same canton. About 6.5% of the residents were born outside of Switzerland.
The chart below shows how the population of Corbières has changed over many years:
Important Heritage Sites
Corbières is home to the Baillival Castle. This castle is very important and is listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance. This means it's a special place that is protected because of its history and cultural value. The entire area of Corbières is also part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites.
Economy and Jobs in Corbières
In Corbières, people work in different types of jobs. Some people work in the primary sector, which means they work in agriculture, like farming. Others work in the secondary sector, which includes manufacturing and building things. The tertiary sector includes jobs in services, like sales, transportation, hotels, or education.
Many residents of Corbières travel to other towns for work. About 75% of working people use a private car to get to their jobs. A smaller number use public transportation.
Religion in Corbières
Most people in Corbières are Roman Catholic. About 86% of the population belongs to the Roman Catholic Church. A smaller number, about 5%, belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. Some people belong to other Christian churches, and a few do not belong to any church.
Education in Corbières
In Corbières, many people have completed their education beyond basic schooling. About 35% of the population has finished upper secondary education. This is like high school. About 12% have gone on to higher education, like a university or a specialized college.
The school system in Fribourg canton, where Corbières is located, starts with one year of optional Kindergarten. After that, students go to six years of Primary school. Then, there are three years of lower Secondary school. After lower Secondary, students can choose to go to an upper Secondary school for three or four years. These schools prepare students for university or for vocational jobs. After upper Secondary, students can continue their studies or start an apprenticeship.
During the 2010-2011 school year, Corbières had 54 students in 3 primary school classes. While there were no kindergarten or secondary classes in Corbières itself, some students from the municipality attended these schools in nearby towns. Many students from Corbières also travel to other municipalities for their schooling.
See also
In Spanish: Corbières (Friburgo) para niños
