Echarlens facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Echarlens
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 Echarlens
Location in Switzerland
Echarlens
Location in Canton of Fribourg
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Fribourg | |
| District | Gruyère | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.65 km2 (1.80 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 716 m (2,349 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 847 | |
| • Density | 182.15/km2 (471.8/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1646
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| Surrounded by | Bulle, Corbières, Marsens, Morlon, Riaz, Villarbeney, Villarvolard, Vuadens | |
Echarlens is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is found in the Gruyère district within the Fribourg canton. The local people sometimes call it Tsèrlin.
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History of Echarlens
Echarlens is a very old place. It was first mentioned in official records way back in the year 855. Back then, it was known by names like Escarlingus or Escarlinges.
Geography of Echarlens
Echarlens covers an area of about 4.6 square kilometers (1.8 square miles). This is roughly the size of 640 football fields!
How Land is Used
Most of the land in Echarlens is used for farming. About 75% of the area is farmland. Forests cover about 13.6% of the land. This means there are many trees around the town.
Buildings and roads take up about 9.5% of the land. A very small part, about 0.2%, is made up of rivers or lakes. The rest of the land, about 1.5%, is not used for farming or building.
Where is Echarlens Located?
The town of Echarlens is in the Gruyère district. It is close to the A12 motorway and the main road that connects Bulle and Fribourg.
Echarlens Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. It's like a town's unique flag or emblem. The coat of arms for Echarlens has a design with six silver and red stripes. On top of these stripes, there is a golden five-pointed star.
People of Echarlens (Demographics)
Echarlens is home to over 700 people. The number of people living here has grown quite a bit in recent years. Over the last ten years, the population has increased by more than 20%.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Echarlens speak French. About 92% of the population uses French as their main language. Some people also speak German or Portuguese. A very small number speak Italian or Romansh.
Population Growth Over Time
The chart below shows how the number of people living in Echarlens has changed over many years. You can see how the population has gone up and down since 1811.
Important Buildings and Sites
The Notre-Dame De L’Assomption Church is a very important building in Echarlens. It is listed as a special heritage site for Switzerland. This means it's a place with great historical or cultural value.
Economy and Jobs in Echarlens
The economy of Echarlens involves different types of jobs.
Types of Jobs
- Farming: Many people work in the primary sector, which mostly means farming.
- Making Things: Some people work in the secondary sector. This includes jobs like manufacturing (making goods) and construction (building things).
- Services: The tertiary sector includes jobs that provide services. This can be working in shops, restaurants, transportation, or even as teachers and scientists.
Where People Work
Many people who live in Echarlens travel to other towns for work. However, some people also come into Echarlens to work. Most people use a private car to get to their jobs.
Religion in Echarlens
Most people in Echarlens are Roman Catholic. A smaller number belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. There are also people who follow other religions like Islam or Hinduism. Some people do not belong to any church.
Education in Echarlens
Switzerland has a good education system, and Echarlens is part of it.
School System in Fribourg
The school system in the Canton of Fribourg works like this:
- Kindergarten: Kids usually start with one year of kindergarten, which is not required but very common.
- Primary School: After kindergarten, students go to primary school for six years.
- Lower Secondary School: Then comes three years of lower secondary school. Students are grouped based on their skills.
- Upper Secondary School: After that, 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 (which teaches them job skills).
- Higher Education: After upper secondary, students can go to a university or a specialized college.
Students in Echarlens
In a recent school year, there were about 101 students attending classes in Echarlens itself. Many students from Echarlens also go to schools in nearby towns for their secondary or higher education.
See also
In Spanish: Echarlens para niños
