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Fribourg (city) facts for kids
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Fribourg | |
| District | Sarine | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 9.3 km2 (3.6 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 610 m (2,000 ft) | |
| Highest elevation (Schönberg) | 702 m (2,303 ft) | |
| Population (Dec 2015 ) | ||
| • Total | 38,489 | |
| • Density | 4,139/km2 (10,720/sq mi) | |
| Postal code | 1700 | |
| Surrounded by | Düdingen, Givisiez, Granges-Paccot, Marly, Pierrafortscha, Sankt Ursen, Tafers, Villars-sur-Glâne | |
| Twin towns | Rueil-Malmaison (France) | |
Fribourg is the capital of the Swiss canton of Fribourg. Both sides of the river Saane/Sarine run through Fribourg. As of December 2011, 36,633 people lived there.