Hauteville, Switzerland facts for kids
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Hauteville
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 Hauteville
Location in Switzerland
Hauteville
Location in Canton of Fribourg
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Fribourg | |
| District | Gruyère | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 10.54 km2 (4.07 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 717 m (2,352 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 678 | |
| • Density | 64.33/km2 (166.60/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1648
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| Surrounded by | Corbières, La Roche, Marsens, Pont-en-Ogoz, Pont-la-Ville, Val-de-Charmey | |
Hauteville is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Gruyère district. It is part of the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. The name Hauteville comes from an old French phrase meaning "high town."
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History of Hauteville
Hauteville has a long history. It was first mentioned in official papers in 1148. Back then, it was known as apud Altam villam. Later, in 1227, another record mentioned it as Jocelnus de Altaville.
Geography and Landscape
Hauteville covers an area of about 10.5 square kilometers (about 4 square miles). A large part of this land is used for farming. About 51% of the area is farmland, and 43.7% is covered by forests.
The town itself, with its buildings and roads, takes up about 4.8% of the land. A small part, about 0.5%, is made up of rivers or lakes. The remaining 0.3% is land that cannot be used for farming or building.
Hauteville is located on the eastern shore of Lake of Gruyère. The municipality includes the main village of Hauteville. It also has smaller settlements called hamlets, such as Impart, Le Ru, and Longemort.
Hauteville's Coat of Arms
A coat of arms is a special design that represents a town or family. Hauteville's coat of arms has a red background. It features a silver stripe running diagonally across it. On top of this, there is a green palm branch standing upright.
People and Population
Hauteville has a population of 678. Over the past ten years (from 2000 to 2010), the number of people living here grew by about 23.7%. Most of this growth was from people moving into the town.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Hauteville speak French. In 2000, about 92% of the population spoke French as their main language. The second most common language was German, spoken by about 5.2% of the people. A smaller number, about 1.5%, spoke Portuguese.
Where People Come From
In 2000, about 36% of the people living in Hauteville were born there. Another 40.1% were born in the same canton (Fribourg). About 12.9% came from other parts of Switzerland. Around 8% of the residents were born outside of Switzerland.
Age Groups
Hauteville has a good mix of age groups. In 2000, children and teenagers (up to 19 years old) made up 27.8% of the population. Adults (20 to 64 years old) were the largest group, at 58.4%. Seniors (over 64 years old) made up 13.8% of the population.
Homes and Households
In 2000, there were 180 private homes in Hauteville. On average, each home had 2.5 people living in it. About 51 homes had only one person, while 14 homes had five or more people. Most apartments (73.5%) were lived in all year round. Some were used seasonally, and a few were empty.
Important Buildings and Sites
One special building in Hauteville is the Farm House at Route de l'Église 47. It is listed as a very important heritage site in Switzerland. This means it is protected for its historical and cultural value.
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, Hauteville had a low unemployment rate of 2%. This means most people who wanted to work had a job.
Types of Jobs
The economy of Hauteville involves different types of jobs:
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs related to natural resources, like farming. In 2008, 26 people worked in this sector, mainly in agriculture.
- Secondary Sector: This involves manufacturing and construction. In 2008, 8 people worked here, mostly in making goods.
- Tertiary Sector: This covers services. In 2008, 34 people worked in this sector. Jobs included transportation, hotels, restaurants, and education.
Many residents of Hauteville travel to other towns for work. In 2000, 169 people commuted out of Hauteville for their jobs. Most people (75.1%) used a private car to get to work. A smaller number (7.6%) used public transportation.
Religion
According to the 2000 census, most people in Hauteville are Roman Catholic, making up about 79.3% of the population. About 8.8% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. A small number of people belonged to other Christian churches or were Buddhist. About 6.25% of the population did not belong to any church.
Education in Hauteville
Education is important in Hauteville. In 2000, about 27.6% of the population had finished upper secondary education. Also, 11.2% had completed higher education, like university or a specialized college.
School System in Fribourg
The school system in the Canton of Fribourg works like this:
- Kindergarten: One year of non-mandatory kindergarten.
- Primary School: Six years of primary school.
- Lower Secondary School: Three years of mandatory lower secondary school. Students are grouped by their abilities.
- Upper Secondary School: After lower secondary, students can choose a three or four-year optional upper secondary school. This can be a gymnasium (for university preparation) or a vocational program (for job skills).
- Tertiary School: After upper secondary, students can go to a tertiary school or start an apprenticeship.
Local Schooling
During the 2010-2011 school year, Hauteville had 33 students in 2 classes. There was one kindergarten class with 17 students. There was also one primary class with 16 students. Students needing lower or upper secondary education, or vocational training, usually attend schools in nearby towns.
See also
In Spanish: Hauteville (Friburgo) para niños
