Delley-Portalban facts for kids
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Delley-Portalban
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 Delley-Portalban
Location in Switzerland
Delley-Portalban
Location in Canton of Fribourg
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Fribourg | |
| District | Broye | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.9 km2 (2.7 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 497 m (1,631 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,222 | |
| • Density | 177.1/km2 (459/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1567 Delley
1568 Portalban |
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| Surrounded by | Boudry (NE), Chabrey (VD), Gletterens, Neuchâtel (NE), Saint-Aubin, Vallon, Villars-le-Grand (VD) | |
Delley-Portalban is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of Fribourg, within the Broye district. This municipality was formed on January 1, 2005. It was created when two smaller places, Delley and Portalban, joined together.
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History of Delley-Portalban
The village of Delley was first mentioned in old records in the year 1342. Portalban is even older, first appearing in records in 1166. These mentions show that people have lived in these areas for a very long time.
Geography of Delley-Portalban
Delley-Portalban covers an area of about 7.3 square kilometers. A large part of this land, about 64%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 13.5% of the area. Around 12% of the land has buildings and roads. A small part, less than 1%, is made up of rivers or lakes. The rest, about 9.9%, is land that cannot be used for farming or building.
Most of the water in Delley-Portalban is in lakes. The municipality is located in the Broye district. It includes the main villages of Delley and Portalban. There are also smaller communities called hamlets, such as Grange-des-Bois, Portalban-Dessus, and Moulin de Glâne.
People of Delley-Portalban
Delley-Portalban has a population of around 900 people. About 11% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the last ten years, the number of people living in Delley-Portalban has grown by about 27.5%. Most of this growth is because new people have moved into the area.
Most people in Delley-Portalban speak French as their main language. About 85% of the population speaks French. The second most common language is German, spoken by about 12% of the people. A small number of people also speak Albanian.
The population is almost evenly split between males and females. About 52% are male and 48% are female. Looking at age groups, about 10.5% of the population are children aged 0 to 9. Teenagers, aged 10 to 19, make up about 12.3%. The largest group is adults between 20 and 59 years old. There are also many seniors, with about 20% of the population being 60 or older.
Important Buildings
One very important building in Delley-Portalban is the Castella Castle. This castle is considered a special historical site for the whole country. It is listed as a Swiss heritage site of national importance. This means it is a valuable part of Switzerland's history and culture.
How People Work
In Delley-Portalban, people work in different types of jobs. In 2010, the unemployment rate was about 3.2%.
Many people work in the primary sector. This includes jobs like farming and fishing. About 70 people work in this area, with around 15 businesses.
The secondary sector involves making things and building. This includes jobs in manufacturing and construction. About 28 people work in this sector, with 10 businesses.
The largest number of people work in the tertiary sector. This sector includes jobs that provide services. For example, people work in shops, restaurants, transportation, and education. About 109 people work in this sector, with 26 businesses.
In total, there are about 159 full-time jobs in the municipality. Many people who work here also travel to other towns for their jobs. About 76% of working people use a private car to get to work.
Schools in Delley-Portalban
The school system in the Canton of Fribourg has several stages. Children can attend one year of non-mandatory Kindergarten. After that, they go to six years of Primary school. Then, there are three years of lower Secondary school, where students are grouped by their abilities.
After lower Secondary, students can choose to go to an upper Secondary school for three or four years. This can be a gymnasium, which prepares them for university, or a vocational program for specific job skills. After upper Secondary, students can go to a higher education school or start an apprenticeship.
During the 2010-2011 school year, 60 students attended 3 classes in Delley-Portalban. Some students from the municipality also attended schools in nearby towns. For example, some children went to kindergarten in a neighboring municipality. Many students also traveled to other towns for lower secondary, upper secondary, and higher education classes.
See also
In Spanish: Delley-Portalban para niños
