Écublens, Fribourg facts for kids
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Écublens
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 Écublens
Location in Switzerland
Écublens
Location in Canton of Fribourg
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Fribourg | |
| District | Glâne | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.88 km2 (1.88 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 594 m (1,949 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 356 | |
| • Density | 72.95/km2 (188.9/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1673
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| Surrounded by | Auboranges, Ferlens (VD), Montet (Glâne), Rue, Vulliens (VD) | |
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Écublens is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the Glâne district, which is part of the Fribourg canton. Switzerland has many cantons, which are like states or regions. Écublens is a peaceful place with a rich history.
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History of Écublens
Écublens was first written about in the year 1180. Back then, its name was Escublens. For a while, it was also known by a German name, Scubilingen. But today, only the French name Écublens is used.
Geography and Location
Écublens covers an area of about 4.9 square kilometers (1.9 square miles). A big part of this land, about 65%, is used for farming. Forests cover almost 24% of the area. Buildings and roads make up about 8.4% of the land.
The town is located right on the edge of the Canton of Vaud. It sits on the left side of the Broye River. Écublens is made up of the main village and two smaller areas called hamlets. These hamlets are Eschiens and Villangeaux. From 1883 until 1969, these three communities were separate but worked together.
Coat of Arms
The official symbol of Écublens is its coat of arms. It shows a red key on a gold background. This design is called Or, a Key in pale Gules in the language of heraldry.
People and Population
Écublens has a population of 356 people. A small part of the population, about 6.1%, are people from other countries. Over the last ten years, the number of people living here has grown by about 5.3%.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Écublens speak French as their main language. About 91% of the residents speak French. After French, the next most common language is English, spoken by about 3.4% of the people. About 2.6% of the population speaks German.
Where People Live
In 2000, about 41% of the people living in Écublens were born there. Another 15% were born in the same canton, Fribourg. About 35% of the residents were born in other parts of Switzerland. Only about 8% of the people were born outside of Switzerland.
Age Groups
The population of Écublens includes many young people. About 16% of the residents are children aged 0 to 9 years old. Teenagers, aged 10 to 19, make up about 18% of the population. Adults aged 20 to 59 make up about 50% of the population. Older adults, aged 60 and above, make up about 15% of the population.
Households in Écublens
In 2000, there were 92 private homes in Écublens. On average, about 2.8 people lived in each home. Some homes had only one person, while others had five or more people. Most of the homes were lived in all year round.
The chart below shows how the population of Écublens has changed over time:
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Écublens was 6.2%. Many people work in different types of jobs.
Types of Jobs
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs like farming. In 2008, 34 people worked in this area, mostly in agriculture.
- Secondary Sector: This involves making things, like in factories. Five people worked in this sector, with three in manufacturing.
- Tertiary Sector: These are service jobs, like in shops, restaurants, or schools. Ten people worked in this sector. Some worked in sales, hotels, or education.
Most people who live in Écublens travel to other towns for work. About 4.7 workers leave the town for every one who comes in. Many people, about 48.5%, use a private car to get to work. About 8.5% use public transportation.
Religion in Écublens
Based on a survey from 2000, most people in Écublens are Roman Catholic, about 67%. About 19% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. A small number of people belong to other Christian churches. About 11.6% of the population do not belong to any church.
Education System
In Écublens, many people have finished their education. About 33.5% of the population have completed high school. About 8.6% have gone on to higher education, like a university or a specialized college.
Schooling in Fribourg Canton
The Fribourg canton has a specific school system:
- Kindergarten: One year of optional kindergarten.
- Primary School: Six years of primary school, which is required.
- 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 high school. This can be a gymnasium (for university preparation) or a vocational program (for job training).
- Tertiary School: After high school, students can go to university or continue their job training through an apprenticeship.
Local Schooling
During the 2010-2011 school year, Écublens had one primary class with 21 students. There were no kindergarten or secondary classes in the town itself. However, students from Écublens attended schools in nearby towns. For example, 2 students went to kindergarten in a neighboring town. 13 students went to lower secondary school outside Écublens. Also, 8 students attended upper secondary school and 4 attended vocational training in other municipalities.
Transportation
Écublens has its own train station called Ecublens-Rue. It is on the Palézieux–Lyss railway line. You can catch regular trains from here to places like Lausanne, Palézieux, Payerne, and Kerzers.
See also
In Spanish: Ecublens (Friburgo) para niños
