Corminboeuf facts for kids
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Corminboeuf
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 Corminboeuf
Location in Switzerland
Corminboeuf
Location in Canton of Fribourg
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Fribourg | |
| District | Sarine | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.23 km2 (2.79 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 633 m (2,077 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 2,794 | |
| • Density | 386.4/km2 (1,000.9/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1720
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| Surrounded by | Avry, Belfaux, Chésopelloz, Givisiez, Matran, Villars-sur-Glâne | |
| Twin towns | Fussy (France) | |
Corminboeuf is a town in Switzerland. It is a municipality in the Sarine district. This area is part of the canton of Fribourg. In 2017, another town called Chésopelloz joined with Corminboeuf.
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History of Corminboeuf
Corminboeuf was first written about in the year 1142. Back then, it was called Cormenbo. Later, in the 1400s and 1500s, people knew it as Sankt Görg or St Georg.
Geography of Corminboeuf
After the merger in 2017, Corminboeuf covers an area of about 5.62 square kilometers. A big part of this land, about 51.8%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 33.3% of the area. The remaining 14.9% is where buildings and roads are located.
Over the years, the amount of land with buildings has grown. More homes and businesses have been built. The town is located in the Sarine district.
Corminboeuf's Coat of Arms
A coat of arms is like a special symbol for a town. Corminboeuf's coat of arms shows Saint George on a horse. He is wearing armor and a red cloak. Saint George is shown fighting and killing a green dragon with a spear. This image is on a gold background.
People of Corminboeuf (Demographics)
After the merger, Corminboeuf has a population of about 2,700 people. In 2008, about 8.8% of the people living here were from other countries. Over ten years, from 2000 to 2010, the number of people in Corminboeuf grew by about 31.7%. Most of this growth was because new people moved into the town.
Most people in Corminboeuf speak French. About 88.8% of the population speaks French as their main language. German is the second most common language, spoken by about 8.0% of the people. A small number, about 0.9%, speak Italian.
In 2008, the population was almost evenly split between males and females. About 24% of the people living in Corminboeuf in 2000 were born there. Many others were born in the same canton, or elsewhere in Switzerland. About 10.7% were born outside of Switzerland.
Children and teenagers (up to 19 years old) make up about 28.3% of the population. Adults (20 to 64 years old) are the largest group, at 63.2%. Seniors (over 64 years old) make up 8.5%.
The chart below shows how the population of Corminboeuf has changed over time:
Important Heritage Sites
Some places in Corminboeuf are very important for their history and culture. They are listed as Swiss heritage sites of national significance. These include:
- The Grenier De La Ferme De Schaller, which is an old farm building.
- The Parc «Bois Murat», a special park.
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Twin Town
Corminboeuf has a special friendship with another town. This is called twinning. Corminboeuf is twinned with the town of Fussy in France.
Economy of Corminboeuf
Corminboeuf is a town that is close to a larger city, Fribourg. This means it is part of the Fribourg city area.
In 2014, there were 673 people working in Corminboeuf. These jobs were in different areas:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming. About 25 people worked in 6 farming businesses.
- Secondary sector: This involves making things, like in factories or construction. About 151 people worked in 18 businesses in this sector.
- Tertiary sector: This is about services, like shops, offices, or transportation. About 497 jobs were in 85 service businesses.
In 2008, there were 473 full-time jobs in the town. Most jobs were in services (385 jobs). Many of these were in sales, transportation, or education.
Many people who live in Corminboeuf travel to other towns for work. In 2000, 724 people left Corminboeuf for work, while 237 came into the town to work. Most people (71.7%) used a private car to get to work. About 11.8% used public transportation.
Religion in Corminboeuf
According to a survey in 2000, most people in Corminboeuf are Roman Catholic. About 81.3% of the population belonged to the Roman Catholic Church. About 8.6% were part of the Swiss Reformed Church. A small number of people belonged to other Christian churches, or were Islamic. About 5.92% of the people said they did not belong to any church.
Education in Corminboeuf
In Corminboeuf, many people have finished their education. About 35.7% of the population has completed high school. About 19.7% have gone on to higher education, like university.
The schools in Fribourg canton follow a certain plan:
- One year of optional Kindergarten.
- Six years of Primary school.
- Three years of required lower Secondary school. Students are grouped by their abilities.
- After lower Secondary, students can choose to go to a three or four-year upper Secondary school. This can be a gymnasium (for university preparation) or a vocational program (for job skills).
- After upper Secondary, students can go to a university or continue their job training.
During the 2010–11 school year, 227 students attended classes in Corminboeuf. There were 3 kindergarten classes and 9 primary classes. There were no lower secondary classes in Corminboeuf itself. However, 77 students from Corminboeuf went to lower secondary school in a nearby town. Many students also went to other towns for upper secondary or higher education.
See also
In Spanish: Corminboeuf para niños
