Courtepin facts for kids
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Courtepin
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 Courtepin
Location in Switzerland
Courtepin
Location in Canton of Fribourg
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Fribourg | |
| District | See | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 21.87 km2 (8.44 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 578 m (1,896 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 5,503 | |
| • Density | 251.62/km2 (651.70/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1784
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| Localities | Courtepin, Courtaman | |
| Surrounded by | Barberêche, Gurmels, Misery-Courtion, Wallenried | |
Courtepin is a town in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland. It is located in the See district. On January 1, 2017, the nearby towns of Barberêche, Villarepos, and Wallenried joined with Courtepin to form a larger municipality.
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History of Courtepin
Courtepin was first mentioned in old records in 1259. Back then, it was called Courtipin. It also had a German name, Curtepy, but this name is not used anymore.
On January 1, 2003, another town called Courtaman also joined Courtepin.
Geography of Courtepin
After the towns merged in 2017, Courtepin became much larger. Its total area is now about 21.92 square kilometers (8.46 square miles).
A big part of the land, about 46.3%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 27.7% of the area. The rest of the land, about 25.5%, has buildings or roads.
Courtepin is located where French and German are spoken. Most people in the town speak French. The town has an older part called Vieux Quartier and a newer part called Quartier Neuf. Quartier Neuf grew around the train station, which was built in 1898.
People of Courtepin (Demographics)
Courtepin has a population of about 3,800 people. About 37% of the people living there are from other countries. Over the past 10 years, the population has grown by about 21.2%.
Most people in Courtepin speak French (about 63.7%). The second most common language is German (about 18.3%), followed by Portuguese (about 9.8%).
In 2008, about 50.8% of the population was male and 49.2% was female. Many people were born in Courtepin or the same canton. About 30.2% of the people were born outside Switzerland.
Young people, aged 0 to 19, make up about 29.2% of the population. Adults (20-64 years old) are about 62.1%, and seniors (over 64 years old) are about 8.7%.
Here is a chart showing how Courtepin's population has changed over time:
Important Historical Sites
After the towns merged in 2017, Courtepin gained several important historical sites. These include:
- Grand-Vivy Castle
- Barberêche Castle
- Petit-Vivy Castle
- A barn and stable at Chemin de la Fruiterie 5 A
- A granary (a building for storing grain) at Route de Grimoine 20 B
These sites are listed as Swiss heritage sites of national significance. This means they are very important to Switzerland's history and culture. The area around Petit and Grand-Vivy castles is also a protected heritage site.
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Grand-Vivy Castle
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Barberêche Castle
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Petit-Vivy Castle
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Barn and Stable
Economy of Courtepin
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Courtepin was 2.8%. This means a small number of people who wanted jobs couldn't find them.
Many people in Courtepin work in different types of jobs:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming. In 2008, about 15 people worked in this area.
- Secondary sector: This includes jobs in factories and construction. About 1,265 people worked in this sector, mostly in manufacturing.
- Tertiary sector: This includes jobs in services, like shops, restaurants, schools, and hospitals. About 605 people worked in this sector.
Courtepin is a place where more people come to work than leave for work. This means many businesses are located there. Most workers use a private car to get to work, while some use public transportation.
Religion in Courtepin
Based on a 2000 survey, most people in Courtepin are Roman Catholic (about 72%). About 13.3% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. There are also smaller groups of people who are Orthodox Christian, other Christians, or Islamic. A small number of people follow Buddhism or Hinduism. About 5.1% of the population does not belong to any church.
Climate in Courtepin
Courtepin usually has about 131 days of rain or snow each year. On average, it gets about 1051 millimeters (41 inches) of precipitation.
The wettest month is August, with about 116 millimeters (4.6 inches) of rain or snow. May has the most days with precipitation, about 13.5 days, but with a bit less rain or snow than August. February is the driest month, with about 66 millimeters (2.6 inches) of precipitation.
Education in Courtepin
In Courtepin, about 28.6% of the people have finished high school (upper secondary education). About 8.3% have gone on to higher education, like university or a special college.
The school system in Fribourg canton works like this:
- 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 lower Secondary, students can choose to go to a three or four-year upper Secondary school. This can be a college (to prepare for university) or a vocational program (to learn a trade).
- After upper Secondary, students can go to a higher education school or start an apprenticeship (on-the-job training).
In the 2010-2011 school year, 418 students were in classes in Courtepin. Many students from Courtepin also went to schools in nearby towns. For example, 131 students went to lower secondary school in a neighboring town.
Transportation in Courtepin
Courtepin has two train stations: Courtepin and Pensier. Both stations are on the Fribourg–Ins train line. You can catch regular trains from these stations to Fribourg/Freiburg, Ins, and Neuchâtel.
See also
In Spanish: Courtepin para niños
