Fraubrunnen facts for kids
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Fraubrunnen
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 Fraubrunnen
Location in Switzerland
Fraubrunnen
Location in Canton of Bern
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Bern | |
| District | Bern-Mittelland | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 31.91 km2 (12.32 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 495 m (1,624 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 5,203 | |
| • Density | 163.05/km2 (422.30/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3312
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| Surrounded by | Aefligen, Bätterkinden, Büren zum Hof, Etzelkofen, Grafenried, Kernenried, Limpach, Lyssach, Rüdtligen-Alchenflüh, Schalunen, Zauggenried | |
Fraubrunnen is a town in Switzerland. It is located in the Bern-Mittelland district within the Canton of Bern.
On January 1, 2014, several smaller towns joined Fraubrunnen. These included Büren zum Hof, Etzelkofen, Grafenried, Limpach, Mülchi, Schalunen, and Zauggenried. This made Fraubrunnen a larger municipality.
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History of Fraubrunnen
Fraubrunnen was first mentioned in records in 1267. Its name was Frouwenbrunnen back then.
Long ago, during the Hallstatt era, people built burial mounds (called tumuli) nearby. You can still find these in the Rüdtligenwald and Binelwald areas.
In the mid-1200s, a group of Cistercian nuns started the Fraubrunnen Abbey here. This Abbey became very powerful. It owned a lot of land in the area that is now the Fraubrunnen District.
However, in 1528, the Abbey changed. During the Protestant Reformation, the Abbey's lands were taken over by the government. This process is called secularization.
The Battle of Fraubrunnen (1798)
In 1798, Napoleon's soldiers invaded Switzerland. The city of Bern sent its army to stop them.
On March 5, 1798, the Bernese troops met the French army near Fraubrunnen. The French had 35,000 soldiers, and Bern had 20,000. The French won this battle easily.
This defeat caused Bern's old government, called the Ancien Régime, to surrender. This surrender is known as a capitulation.
Geography of Fraubrunnen
Fraubrunnen covers an area of about 31.91 square kilometers. A large part of this land, about 52.8%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 38.6% of the area.
About 7.7% of the land has buildings or roads. A small part, 0.9%, is made up of rivers or lakes.
Most of the forested land is covered with thick trees. For farming, about 46.2% of the land grows crops, and 6.2% is used for pastures. All the water in the town is from flowing rivers.
The town is located in the valley of the Urtenen river. Fraubrunnen includes the main village and smaller settlements called hamlets. These hamlets are Binel, Bischof, Unterberg, and Tubenmoos.
Fraubrunnen's Coat of Arms
The blazon (description) of Fraubrunnen's coat of arms is simple. It shows a red background with a golden stripe going across it. On either side of the stripe, there are two golden lions walking.
Population and People
Fraubrunnen has a population of about 1,804 people (as of December 2011). In 2010, about 5.9% of the people living here were foreign nationals. Over the past ten years (2000-2010), the population grew by 11.9%.
Most people in Fraubrunnen (about 95.5% in 2000) speak German as their main language. A smaller number speak French (0.8%) or Italian (0.6%).
In 2008, about 49.2% of the population was male and 50.8% was female. Most residents were Swiss citizens.
About 19.6% of the people living in Fraubrunnen in 2000 were also born there. Many others were born in the same canton (48.0%) or elsewhere in Switzerland (22.2%). About 7.1% were born outside Switzerland.
In 2010, young people (ages 0-19) made up 23.4% of the population. Adults (20-64 years old) were 60.9%, and seniors (over 64) were 15.6%.
Population Changes Over Time
The chart below shows how the population of Fraubrunnen and the towns that merged with it has changed over many years.
Important Heritage Sites
The Swiss Reformed church in Limpach is a very important building. It is listed as a national heritage site. This means it is protected for its historical and cultural value.
Also, the entire villages of Büren zum Hof, Limpach, and Mülchi are special. They are part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites. This means they have special historical importance.
Economy and Jobs
In 2011, Fraubrunnen had a low unemployment rate of 1.54%. This means most people who wanted to work had jobs.
In 2008, there were 481 people working in Fraubrunnen.
- About 23 people worked in the primary sector. This includes jobs like farming.
- About 206 people worked in the secondary sector. This includes jobs like manufacturing (making things in factories) and construction.
- About 252 people worked in the tertiary sector. This includes jobs in services, like shops, transport, and healthcare.
Many people who live in Fraubrunnen also work outside the town. In 2000, 663 residents traveled to other places for work. About 334 people came into Fraubrunnen to work.
For getting to work, about 35.3% of workers used public transportation. About 40.7% used a private car.
Religion in Fraubrunnen
Based on the 2000 census:
- About 73.7% of the people belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- About 12.7% were Roman Catholic.
- A smaller number belonged to other Christian churches (6.47%) or were Islamic (2.24%).
- Some people were Buddhist or Hindu.
- About 4.36% of the population did not belong to any church. They were either agnostic (unsure about God) or atheist (do not believe in God).
Education System
In Fraubrunnen, many adults have completed higher levels of education. About 41.0% of the population finished non-mandatory upper secondary education. This is like high school.
About 17.1% went on to even higher education, like university or a specialized college (called a Fachhochschule).
School System in Bern
The Canton of Bern has a specific school system:
- One year of non-mandatory Kindergarten.
- Six years of Primary school.
- Three years of mandatory lower Secondary school. Here, students are grouped by their abilities.
- After lower Secondary, students can continue their education or start an apprenticeship (learning a trade on the job).
In the 2010-2011 school year, 332 students attended schools in Fraubrunnen.
- There were 3 kindergarten classes with 49 students.
- There were 7 primary classes with 124 students.
- There were 9 lower secondary classes with 159 students.
Some students from Fraubrunnen (56 of them) went to schools outside the town in 2000. Also, 125 students from other towns came to school in Fraubrunnen.
Famous People from Fraubrunnen
- Adolf Ogi (born 1944) is a well-known person who lives in Fraubrunnen. He was a former prime minister of Switzerland in 1993 and 2000.
See also
In Spanish: Fraubrunnen para niños
