Font, Switzerland facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Location in Switzerland
Font
Location in Canton of Fribourg
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Fribourg | |
| District | Broye | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.52 km2 (0.97 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 462 m (1,516 ft) | |
| Population
(December 2020)
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| • Total | 359 | |
| • Density | 142.5/km2 (369.0/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1473
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| Surrounded by | Bollion, Châbles, Châtillon, Estavayer-le-Lac, Lully, Seiry, Vaumarcus (NE) | |
Font was once a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the Broye district. This area is part of the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. Think of a municipality like a local government area.
On January 1, 2012, Font joined with another municipality called Estavayer-le-Lac. This means Font is no longer a separate municipality but is now part of the larger Estavayer-le-Lac area.
Where Was Font Located?
Font was situated in the western part of Switzerland. It was in the canton of Fribourg, which is one of the 26 cantons (like states or provinces) that make up Switzerland. The official language spoken in Font was French.
The area of Font was quite small, covering about 2.52 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 250 football fields! It was located at an elevation of 462 meters above sea level.
What is a Municipality?
In Switzerland, a municipality is the smallest unit of local government. It's like a town or a small city with its own local rules and services. People living in a municipality vote for their local leaders.
When municipalities merge, like Font did with Estavayer-le-Lac, it often happens to make local government more efficient. It can help share resources and services better across a larger population.
Neighboring Areas
Before it merged, Font had several neighbors. These included other small towns and villages like Bollion, Châbles, Châtillon, Lully, Seiry, and Vaumarcus (which is in a different canton, Neuchâtel).
See also
In Spanish: Font (Friburgo) para niños
