Heitenried facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Heitenried
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Parish church of St. Michel in Heitenried village
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 Heitenried
Location in Switzerland
Heitenried
Location in Canton of Fribourg
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Fribourg | |
| District | Sense | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 9.13 km2 (3.53 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 762 m (2,500 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,395 | |
| • Density | 152.79/km2 (395.7/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1714
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| Surrounded by | Albligen (BE), Sankt Antoni, Ueberstorf, Wahlern (BE) | |
| Twin towns | Jaszago (Hungary) | |
Heitenried is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Sense district of Fribourg in Switzerland. It's special because most people there speak German, even though Fribourg is mostly a French-speaking area.
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Heitenried's Past: A Look at History
Heitenried was first written about in the year 1228. Back then, it had a French name, Essers. Later, in 1257, its German name, Ried, was first used. This shows how the town has a mix of French and German influences.
Understanding Heitenried's Geography
Heitenried covers an area of about 9 square kilometers (about 3.5 square miles). A big part of this land, about 73%, is used for farming. This means there are many fields and pastures. Forests cover about 18.5% of the area, providing green spaces.
About 6.7% of Heitenried is covered by buildings and roads where people live and travel. A small part, less than 1%, includes rivers and lakes. The town is located about 15 kilometers (9 miles) east of Fribourg. It sits right on the border with the Canton of Bern. Heitenried includes the main village and several smaller areas called hamlets, such as Scheuergraben and Schönfels.
Heitenried's Coat of Arms
A coat of arms is like a special symbol or logo for a town or family. Heitenried's coat of arms has two main parts. The top part is red and shows a silver Fleur-de-lis, which is a symbol shaped like a lily flower. The bottom part is silver.
Who Lives in Heitenried? Demographics
Heitenried has a population of about 1,300 people. A small number of these people, around 4.6%, are from other countries. Over the last ten years, the number of people living in Heitenried has grown by about 11%. Most of this growth came from people moving into the town.
Most people in Heitenried speak German as their main language, about 97%. A very small number of people speak French or Portuguese.
In Heitenried, about half of the population is male and half is female. Many people, about 44%, were born in Heitenried itself. Others were born in the same canton (Fribourg) or elsewhere in Switzerland.
Young people, from babies to teenagers (0-19 years old), make up about 27% of the population. Adults (20-64 years old) make up about 61%, and seniors (over 64 years old) make up about 11%.
Most households in Heitenried have about 2.8 people living in them. There are also some households with only one person and some with five or more people. Most of the homes in Heitenried are lived in all year round.
The number of people living in Heitenried has changed over time. For example, in 1850, there were about 705 people. By 2000, the population had grown to 1,101 people.
Important Heritage Sites
Heitenried has some important historical buildings. The parish church of St. Michael is a very special place. It is listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance. This means it's a building that is important to the history and culture of Switzerland. Another notable site is the Rock Chapel of Saint Magdalene.
Heitenried's Economy: How People Work
In Heitenried, the unemployment rate is quite low, around 1.4%. This means most people who want to work can find a job.
Many people work in the primary economic sector, which includes jobs like farming. There are also jobs in the secondary sector, which involves manufacturing and construction. The largest number of jobs are in the tertiary sector. This sector includes jobs in sales, transportation, hotels, restaurants, and education.
Many residents of Heitenried work in other towns. About 9.3% of working people use public transportation to get to their jobs, while most, about 65.6%, use a private car.
Religion in Heitenried
Most people in Heitenried are Roman Catholic, making up about 67.8% of the population. Another large group, about 23.5%, belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. A small number of people belong to other Christian churches or are Islamic. Some people do not belong to any church.
Learning and Education
In Heitenried, many adults have completed upper secondary education, which is like high school. About 10.7% have gone on to higher education, like university or a specialized college.
The school system in Fribourg, where Heitenried is located, starts with one year of optional Kindergarten. After that, students go to six years of Primary school. Then, they attend three years of lower Secondary school. After lower Secondary, students can choose to go to an upper Secondary school for three or four years. These schools can prepare them for university or for a specific job (vocational programs). After upper Secondary, students can continue their studies or start an apprenticeship.
During the 2010-2011 school year, Heitenried had 147 students in 8 classes. There were two kindergarten classes and six primary classes. While Heitenried didn't have its own lower or upper secondary schools, many students from the town attended these schools in nearby municipalities.
See also
In Spanish: Heitenried para niños
