Granges-Paccot facts for kids
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Granges-Paccot
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Grandfey bridge near Granges-Paccot
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 Granges-Paccot
Location in Switzerland
Granges-Paccot
Location in Canton of Fribourg
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Fribourg | |
| District | Sarine | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.99 km2 (1.54 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 620 m (2,030 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 3,839 | |
| • Density | 962.2/km2 (2,492/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1763
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| Surrounded by | Düdingen, Fribourg (Fribourg/Freiburg im Üechtland), Givisiez, La Sonnaz | |
Granges-Paccot is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of Fribourg, within the Sarine district. People in Granges-Paccot mostly speak French, but many also speak German.
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History of Granges-Paccot
Granges-Paccot was first mentioned in old records way back in 1317. At that time, it was called Grangiarum ante la mota dicti castri.
It used to have a German name, Zur Schüren, but that name isn't used anymore.
Geography and Location
Granges-Paccot is about 4 square kilometers (1.5 square miles) big. A large part of its land is used for farming. About 45.5% of the area is farmland.
Forests cover about 15.3% of the municipality. The rest of the land, about 31%, has buildings and roads. A small part, 7.8%, is made up of rivers or lakes.
The town is located north of the city of Fribourg. It sits on the left side of a river.
Town Symbols: The Coat of Arms
A coat of arms is like a special symbol or emblem for a town. The coat of arms for Granges-Paccot has a golden background.
It shows half of a blue lion standing up. Below the lion, there is a wavy silver stripe. On this stripe, there is a blue fish swimming.
People and Population
Granges-Paccot has a population of about 3,839 people. About 26.3% of the people living here are from other countries.
Over the last ten years, the number of people living in Granges-Paccot has grown quite a lot. This growth is partly because new people have moved into the town.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Granges-Paccot speak French. About 76% of the population uses French as their main language.
The second most common language is German, spoken by about 14.9% of the people. A smaller number of people, about 2.3%, speak Italian.
Where People Come From
In 2000, about 19.7% of the people living in Granges-Paccot were born there. Many others, about 46.1%, were born in the same canton (region) of Fribourg.
About 13.8% of the residents were born in other parts of Switzerland. The remaining 18.7% were born outside of Switzerland.
Age Groups in the Town
Children and teenagers (up to 19 years old) make up about 25.7% of the population. Adults (from 20 to 64 years old) are the largest group, making up 66.1%.
Seniors (over 64 years old) make up about 8.2% of the population.
Important Landmarks
The Viaduc De Grandfey, also known as the Grandfey Bridge, is a very important landmark. It is shared with the nearby town of Düdingen.
This bridge is listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance. This means it is a very important historical and cultural place in Switzerland.
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Granges-Paccot was 4.6%. This means a small number of people who wanted to work did not have a job.
Many people in Granges-Paccot have jobs in different areas:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming. About 24 people work in this area.
- Secondary sector: This involves manufacturing and construction. About 432 people work in these types of jobs.
- Tertiary sector: This is the largest sector, including jobs in sales, services, hotels, and education. About 2,474 people work in this sector.
Many people who live in Granges-Paccot travel to other towns for work. Also, many people from other towns come to Granges-Paccot to work.
Most people (63.9%) use a private car to get to work. About 18.6% use public transportation.
Religion in Granges-Paccot
Most people in Granges-Paccot are Roman Catholic, making up about 79% of the population. About 8.4% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church.
Other Christian churches, including Orthodox churches, make up about 3.97% of the population. About 2.84% of the population is Islamic.
There are also smaller groups of Buddhists and Hindus. About 4.31% of the people do not belong to any church or are agnostic or atheist.
Education System
In Granges-Paccot, many adults have completed higher education. About 36.5% of the population has finished upper secondary education.
About 13.9% have gone on to even higher education, like university or a specialized college (called a Fachhochschule).
School Structure in Fribourg
The school system in the Canton of Fribourg works like this:
- One year of non-required Kindergarten.
- Six years of Primary school.
- Three years of required lower Secondary school. Students are grouped by their abilities.
- 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).
- After upper Secondary, students can go to a Tertiary school or start an apprenticeship (on-the-job training).
Students in Granges-Paccot
During the 2010–11 school year, 300 students attended classes in Granges-Paccot. There were 3 kindergarten classes and 9 primary classes.
While there were no lower secondary classes in Granges-Paccot itself, 100 students from the town went to lower secondary schools in nearby towns. Many students also traveled to other towns for upper secondary and vocational training.
See also
In Spanish: Granges-Paccot para niños
