Domdidier facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Domdidier
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The Castle of Domdidier
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 Domdidier
Location in Switzerland
Domdidier
Location in Canton of Fribourg
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Fribourg | |
| District | Broye | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 8.9 km2 (3.4 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 443 m (1,453 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2014)
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| • Total | 2,948 | |
| • Density | 331.2/km2 (858/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1564
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| Surrounded by | Avenches (VD), Dompierre, Léchelles, Missy (VD), Oleyres (VD), Russy, Saint-Aubin | |
Domdidier was once a small town, or municipality, located in the Broye district of the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland. It's known for its beautiful castle.
In 2016, Domdidier joined with three other nearby towns: Dompierre, Léchelles, and Russy. Together, they formed a new, larger municipality called Belmont-Broye.
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A Look at Domdidier's Past
The first time Domdidier was ever written about was around the years 1157-1162. Back then, it was called Donno Desiderio. This shows it has a long history!
Where is Domdidier Located?
Domdidier is in the Broye district. It sits along the main road that connects the towns of Payerne and Murten.
The area of Domdidier is about 8.9 square kilometers (3.4 square miles). A large part of this land, about 68%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 15% of the area. The rest of the land is where buildings and roads are found.
Besides the main village of Domdidier, there are also two smaller areas. These are tiny settlements called hamlets. They are named Granges-Rothey and Eissy.
What Does Domdidier's Coat of Arms Look Like?
The coat of arms for Domdidier is quite simple. It shows a black harrow on a gold background. A harrow is a farm tool used to break up and smooth soil.
Who Lives in Domdidier?
As of 2014, Domdidier had a population of 2,948 people. Over the past ten years, the number of people living there grew by about 18.5%. Many new people moved into the town.
Most people in Domdidier speak French. About 86% of the population uses French as their main language. German is the second most common language, spoken by about 6% of the people.
In 2008, the population was almost evenly split between men and women. About 50.5% were male and 49.5% were female. Many people living in Domdidier were born there. Others moved from different parts of Switzerland or from other countries.
The age groups in Domdidier are quite varied. In 2000, about 13.5% of the population were young children (0-9 years old). Teenagers (10-19 years old) made up about 13.8%. The largest group was adults aged 30-39, making up about 17.3% of the population. There were also many older adults and seniors living in the town.
Most households in Domdidier had about 2.6 people living in them. Many homes were permanently lived in. Only a small number were empty or used only for holidays.
Here's how the population of Domdidier has changed over time:
Jobs and Economy in Domdidier
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Domdidier was quite low, at 2.8%. This means most people who wanted jobs had them.
Many people in Domdidier worked in different types of jobs:
- Agriculture: Some people worked in farming.
- Industry: Many jobs were in factories or construction.
- Services: A large number of people worked in shops, offices, healthcare, or education.
Domdidier was a place where more people came to work than left for work. This means it had many job opportunities. Most people used their own cars to get to work. A smaller number used public transportation.
Religion in Domdidier
According to a census in 2000, most people in Domdidier were Roman Catholic. About 71.6% of the population belonged to the Roman Catholic Church.
Another group, about 13.5%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. There were also smaller numbers of people who followed other Christian faiths or Islam. Some people did not belong to any church.
Learning and Education
Education is important in Domdidier. About 33.9% of the adults had finished high school. About 7.8% had gone on to higher education, like university.
The school system in Fribourg Canton, where Domdidier is located, works like this:
- Kindergarten: One year of optional kindergarten.
- Primary School: Six years of primary school.
- Lower Secondary School: Three years of required secondary school. Students are grouped by their abilities.
- Upper Secondary School: After lower secondary, students can choose a three or four-year optional upper secondary school. This can be a gymnasium (for university preparation) or a vocational program (for job training).
- Tertiary School: After upper secondary, students can go to a higher education school or start an apprenticeship.
In the 2010-2011 school year, Domdidier had many students. There were kindergarten, primary, and lower secondary classes. Some older students went to schools in other towns for upper secondary or higher education.
See also
In Spanish: Domdidier para niños
