Cugy, Fribourg facts for kids
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Cugy
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 Cugy
Location in Switzerland
Cugy
Location in Canton of Fribourg
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Fribourg | |
| District | Broye | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 9.88 km2 (3.81 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 475 m (1,558 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,847 | |
| • Density | 186.94/km2 (484.2/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1482
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| Surrounded by | Bussy, Fétigny, Les Montets, Ménières, Payerne (VD) | |
Cugy is a town, also known as a municipality, in Switzerland. It's located in the canton of Fribourg, within the Broye district. On January 1, 2005, a nearby town called Vesin became part of Cugy.
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History of Cugy
Cugy is quite old! The town was first mentioned in historical documents around the years 968 to 985.
Geography of Cugy
Cugy covers an area of about 9.9 square kilometers (which is about 3.8 square miles). Most of this land, about 70%, is used for farming. Forests cover almost 20% of the area. The remaining land, about 10%, has buildings and roads.
The town is located in the Broye district. It includes the main village of Cugy and two smaller communities called Grange-des-Bois and Moulin de Glâne.
Cugy's Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Cugy has a special design. It's divided into four parts. One part has red and white stripes, and another has red and gold stripes. There's also a white band with three red roses on it.
People Living in Cugy (Demographics)
Cugy has a population of about 1,375 people (as of 2011). Over the past 10 years, the number of people living here has grown by about 24%. Many new people have moved to Cugy, and more babies have been born than people have passed away.
Most people in Cugy speak French as their main language, about 91%. German is the second most common language, and Italian is the third.
In Cugy, about 49.7% of the people are male and 50.3% are female. Many residents were born in Cugy or in the same canton (region) of Switzerland. About 12% of the people living in Cugy are from other countries.
The population includes many children and teenagers. There are also many adults and senior citizens, making it a community with people of all ages.
Most households in Cugy have about 2.6 people living in them. There are some households with just one person and others with five or more people.
Important Buildings in Cugy
The Saint-Martin Church in Cugy is a very important building. It's listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance, which means it's a special place that is protected because of its history and cultural value.
Economy and Jobs in Cugy
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Cugy was low, at 1.8%. This means most people who wanted to work had a job.
People in Cugy work in different areas:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming. About 120 people work in this area.
- Secondary sector: This includes jobs in factories and construction. About 94 people work here.
- Tertiary sector: This includes jobs in services, like shops, restaurants, and education. About 72 people work in this sector.
Many people who live in Cugy travel to other towns for work. About 66% of workers use a private car to get to their jobs.
Religion in Cugy
Based on a census from 2000, most people in Cugy, about 77.6%, are Roman Catholic. About 10.1% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. There are also smaller groups of people who follow other Christian faiths or Islam. About 4% of the population do not belong to any church.
Education in Cugy
In Cugy, many people have completed their high school education. Some have also gone on to get higher education from a university or a specialized college.
The school system in the Canton of Fribourg works like this:
- One year of optional Kindergarten.
- Six years of Primary school.
- Three years of mandatory lower Secondary school, where students are grouped by their abilities.
- After that, students can choose to go to an optional three or four-year upper Secondary school. This can be a gymnasium (which prepares them for university) or a vocational program (which teaches job skills).
- After upper Secondary, students can go to a college or start an apprenticeship.
During the 2010-2011 school year, Cugy had 165 students in 8 classes. Some students from Cugy also attended schools in nearby towns.
Transportation in Cugy
Cugy has its own railway station, called Cugy FR. It's on the Fribourg–Yverdon line. You can catch trains from here to Fribourg and Yverdon-les-Bains.
See also
In Spanish: Cugy (Friburgo) para niños
