Fétigny, Switzerland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Fétigny
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 Fétigny
Location in Switzerland
Fétigny
Location in Canton of Fribourg
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Fribourg | |
| District | Broye | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.1 km2 (1.6 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 458 m (1,503 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,080 | |
| • Density | 263/km2 (682/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1532
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| Surrounded by | Cugy, Granges-près-Marnand (VD), Ménières, Payerne (VD), Trey (VD) | |
Fétigny is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Broye district of Switzerland. It's part of the canton of Fribourg, which is like a state or region in Switzerland.
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A Look Back in Time
Fétigny has a long history! The first time anyone wrote about Fétigny was in the year 1142. Back then, it was called Festignei.
Exploring Fétigny's Geography
Fétigny covers an area of about 4.1 square kilometers (about 1.6 square miles). Most of this land, about 76.7%, is used for farming. This means you'll see lots of fields for growing crops and pastures for animals.
About 9.6% of Fétigny is covered by forests. The rest of the land, about 12.3%, has buildings and roads. A small part, about 1.2%, includes rivers or lakes.
Fétigny is located in the Broye district. It's also part of a special area called an exclave of Estavayer-le-Lac. This means it's a piece of land that belongs to one area but is surrounded by another.
Understanding the Fétigny Coat of Arms
A coat of arms is like a special symbol or emblem for a town or family. Fétigny has its own unique design.
The Fétigny coat of arms is described as Or, a Chevron-Gemels Gules, overall a Burgundy Cross Sable. This means it has a gold background. It features two red V-shapes (called chevron-gemels). On top of these, there's a black cross, known as a Burgundy Cross.
People and Population in Fétigny
Fétigny is home to many people. As of 2016, the population was 800. Over the past 10 years (from 2000 to 2010), the number of people living here grew by about 36.5%. Many new residents moved to Fétigny during this time.
Languages Spoken in Fétigny
Most people in Fétigny speak French as their main language. About 97.3% of the population uses French. A smaller number of people speak German (2.0%) or Portuguese (0.3%).
Age Groups in Fétigny
The population of Fétigny includes people of all ages.
- About 15.2% of the population are children aged 0 to 9 years old.
- Teenagers, aged 10 to 19, make up about 12.5% of the population.
- Young adults, aged 20 to 29, are about 12.8%.
- Adults aged 30 to 39 make up about 18.4%.
- People aged 40 to 49 are about 9.7%.
- Those aged 50 to 59 are about 13.3%.
- Senior citizens, aged 60 and above, make up about 18% of the population.
Fétigny's Population Over Time
The chart below shows how Fétigny's population has changed throughout history. You can see how the number of residents has grown or shrunk over the years.
Fétigny's Economy and Jobs
In 2010, Fétigny had a low unemployment rate of 2.4%. This means most people who wanted to work had a job.
Main Job Sectors
Jobs in Fétigny fall into three main groups:
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs related to getting raw materials from nature. In Fétigny, this mostly means agriculture, like farming. About 27 people worked in this sector in 2008.
- Secondary Sector: These jobs involve making things. This includes manufacturing (like making products in factories) and construction (building things). About 19 people worked in this sector.
- Tertiary Sector: This is the largest sector and includes jobs that provide services. Examples are working in shops, transportation, hotels, restaurants, or education. About 97 people worked in this sector.
Commuting to Work
Many people who live in Fétigny travel to other towns for work. In 2000, 235 residents worked outside the municipality. Only 36 people came into Fétigny from other towns for their jobs. Most people (75.7%) used a private car to get to work, while a smaller number (4.6%) used public transportation.
Religion in Fétigny
According to a 2000 survey, most people in Fétigny are Roman Catholic, making up about 77.8% of the population. About 15.4% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. A small number of people follow other Christian faiths, Islam, or no religion at all.
Education in Fétigny
Education is very important in Fétigny. About 37% of the population has finished upper secondary education. This is like high school. About 5.5% have gone on to higher education, like university.
The Fribourg School System
The Canton of Fribourg has a specific school system:
- Kindergarten: One year of non-required kindergarten.
- Primary School: Six years of primary school.
- Lower Secondary School: Three years of required lower 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 (which prepares students for university) or a vocational program (which teaches job skills).
- Tertiary School: After upper secondary, students can go to a tertiary school (like a university) or continue an apprenticeship.
Fétigny Schools and Students
During the 2010–11 school year, Fétigny had 94 students in 5 classes.
- There were 2 kindergarten classes with 31 students.
- There were 3 primary classes with 63 students.
- Fétigny didn't have its own lower secondary classes, but 29 students from Fétigny went to lower secondary schools in nearby towns.
- Similarly, students needing upper secondary or tertiary education traveled to other municipalities.
In 2000, 15 students came to Fétigny to attend school, while 66 Fétigny residents went to schools outside the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Fétigny (Friburgo) para niños
