Galmiz facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Galmiz
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Galmiz train station
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 Galmiz
Location in Switzerland
Galmiz
Location in Canton of Fribourg
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Fribourg | |
| District | See | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 8.92 km2 (3.44 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 441 m (1,447 ft) | |
| Population
(December 2020)
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| • Total | 749 | |
| • Density | 83.97/km2 (217.48/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3285
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| Surrounded by | Bas-Vully, Büchslen, Muntelier, Murten/Morat, Ried bei Kerzers | |
Galmiz was once a small town, or municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of Fribourg. Its old French name was Charmey.
On January 1, 2022, Galmiz joined with two other municipalities. These were Gempenach and Clavaleyres (from the Canton of Bern). They all became part of the larger municipality of Murten.
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History of Galmiz
Galmiz is a very old settlement. It was first written about in official papers in the year 1242. At that time, it was known as Chalmitis.
Later, in 1340, its name changed. It was then called Charmey.
Where is Galmiz?
Galmiz covers an area of about 9.1 square kilometers (about 3.5 square miles). This information is from 2009.
Most of the land, about 70.5%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 18.7% of the area. Buildings and roads take up about 7.8% of the land. A small part, 0.8%, is made up of rivers or lakes. The remaining 2.1% is land that cannot be used for farming or building.
Galmiz is located in the See/Lac district. It sits near the edge of the Grosses Moos wetlands. It is about 4 kilometers (2.5 miles) north-east of the town of Murten. Galmiz itself is a linear village, meaning its buildings are mostly spread out along a road.
Galmiz Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. It tells a story about the town.
The coat of arms for Galmiz is simple and clear. It shows a golden wheel on a red background. In official language, this is called Gules a Wheel Or.
People of Galmiz
As of the latest information, Galmiz has a population of 749 people. In 2008, about 13.7% of the people living in Galmiz were from other countries.
Over ten years, from 2000 to 2010, the number of people living in Galmiz grew by 9.7%. Some of this growth was from people moving into the area. Other growth came from more births than deaths.
Languages Spoken in Galmiz
Galmiz is mostly a German-speaking area. This is interesting because the Fribourg canton, where Galmiz is located, mostly speaks French.
In 2000, most people (90.0%) spoke German as their main language. French was the second most common language (5.4%). A small number of people (1.3%) spoke Italian.
Who Lives in Galmiz?
In 2008, a little more than half the population (52.8%) was male. The rest (47.2%) were female.
Most people living in Galmiz were born in Switzerland. About 32.3% were born right there in Galmiz. Another 21.6% were born in the same canton. About 33.2% were born in other parts of Switzerland. Only 8.0% were born outside of Switzerland.
Age Groups
In 2000, children and teenagers (up to 19 years old) made up 23.4% of the population. Adults (20 to 64 years old) were the largest group, at 63.6%. Older adults (over 64 years old) made up 13% of the population.
Households in Galmiz
In 2000, there were 231 homes in Galmiz. On average, about 2.4 people lived in each home.
About 70 homes had only one person living in them. There were 18 homes with five or more people. Most homes (91.4%) were lived in all year round. A few (6.5%) were used only during certain seasons. A very small number (2.0%) were empty.
Population Changes Over Time
The chart below shows how the number of people living in Galmiz has changed over many years:
Economy in Galmiz
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Galmiz was very low, at 1.4%. This means almost everyone who wanted a job had one.
Jobs and Businesses
In 2008, there were 132 full-time jobs in Galmiz. These jobs were in different areas:
- Primary Sector: 73 jobs were in farming. This sector deals with getting raw materials from nature.
- Secondary Sector: 16 jobs were in this sector. This includes making things (manufacturing) and building things (construction). About 43.8% of these jobs were in manufacturing and 43.8% in construction.
- Tertiary Sector: 43 jobs were in this sector. This includes services like shops, restaurants, and healthcare. For example, 19 jobs were in sales or car repair. There were also jobs in hotels, education, and healthcare.
In total, 324 people living in Galmiz had jobs. About 42% of these workers were female.
Commuting to Work
In 2000, many people traveled for work. About 113 workers came into Galmiz for their jobs. However, 226 workers left Galmiz to work in other towns. This means more people left Galmiz for work than came in.
About 13% of workers used public transportation to get to their jobs. Most people, 57.4%, used a private car.
Religion in Galmiz
Based on the 2000 census, most people in Galmiz belonged to a Christian church.
About 17.7% of the population were Roman Catholic. A larger group, 68.8%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. A small number (5.89%) belonged to other Christian churches.
There were also a few people (0.71%) who were Islamic. About 5.89% of the population said they did not belong to any church. Another 3.75% did not answer the question about their religion.
Education in Galmiz
The school system in the Canton of Fribourg has several levels. It starts with one year of optional Kindergarten. After that, students go to six years of Primary school.
Then comes three years of required lower Secondary school. Here, students are grouped based on their skills. After this, students can choose to go to an optional upper Secondary school for three or four years. This can be a gymnasium (which prepares students for university) or a vocational program (which teaches job skills). After upper Secondary, students can go to a higher education school or start an apprenticeship.
Schools in Galmiz
During the 2010-2011 school year, Galmiz had 30 students in 2 classes. There was one kindergarten class with 14 students. There was also one primary class with 16 students.
Galmiz did not have its own lower or upper secondary schools. So, 22 students went to lower secondary school in a nearby town. Also, 10 students went to upper secondary school in another municipality. Another 10 students attended vocational classes outside Galmiz. One student attended a specialized higher education program in a different town.
In 2000, 2 students from other towns came to school in Galmiz. At the same time, 51 students from Galmiz went to schools outside the municipality.
Transportation in Galmiz
Galmiz has its own railway station, called Galmiz. It is on the Palézieux–Lyss railway line.
Trains from Galmiz go regularly to cities like Lausanne, Bern, and Kerzers. This makes it easy for people to travel to and from the town.
See also
In Spanish: Galmiz para niños
