Le Mouret facts for kids
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Le Mouret
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 Le Mouret
Location in Switzerland
Le Mouret
Location in Canton of Fribourg
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Fribourg | |
| District | Sarine | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 18.56 km2 (7.17 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 754 m (2,474 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 3,148 | |
| • Density | 169.61/km2 (439.29/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1724
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| Localities | Bonnefontaine, Essert, Montévraz, Oberried, Praroman, Zénauva | |
| Surrounded by | Ependes, Ferpicloz, La Roche, Plasselb, Sankt Silvester, Senèdes, Tentlingen, Treyvaux, Villarsel-sur-Marly | |
Le Mouret is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Sarine district of the Fribourg area in Switzerland. It was formed on January 1, 2003, when six smaller towns – Bonnefontaine, Essert, Montévraz, Oberried, Praroman, and Zénauva – joined together.
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Le Mouret's Geography and Land Use
Le Mouret covers an area of about 18.5 square kilometers (about 7.1 square miles). A large part of this land, almost half (48.3%), is used for farming. This means there are many fields and pastures.
Another big part, 42.3%, is covered by forests. The rest of the land (8.7%) has buildings and roads. A very small amount (0.1%) is rivers or lakes, and 0.3% is land that cannot be used for farming or building.
Who Lives in Le Mouret? (Demographics)
Le Mouret has a population of about 3,000 people. In recent years, the number of people living here has grown by about 8.4%. Most of this growth comes from new people moving in and from more births than deaths.
Languages Spoken in Le Mouret
Most people in Le Mouret speak French as their main language (about 87%). German is the second most common language (about 9%), followed by Portuguese (about 1%).
Population Details
In Le Mouret, the population is almost evenly split between males and females. About 50.7% are male and 49.3% are female. Most residents are Swiss citizens, but about 8.5% are people from other countries.
Many people (about 46%) were born in the same canton (area) as Le Mouret. About 29% were born right in Le Mouret.
Age Groups in Le Mouret
Young people, including children and teenagers (0–19 years old), make up about 28% of the population. Adults (20–64 years old) are the largest group, making up about 60.4%. Older adults (over 64 years old) make up about 11.6% of the population.
Households and Homes
In Le Mouret, the average household has about 2.7 people. Most homes are lived in all the time. Only a small number of homes are empty or used only during certain seasons.
Historical Population Growth
The number of people living in Le Mouret has changed over time. The chart below shows how the population has grown:
Important Heritage Sites
Le Mouret is home to some important historical buildings. The Former Mineral Baths and a farm house in Praroman are listed as Swiss heritage sites of national importance. This means they are very special and protected because of their history and culture. The whole La Riedera area is also part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites.
How People Work in Le Mouret (Economy)
In Le Mouret, many people have jobs. The unemployment rate is quite low, around 2.3%. This means most people who want to work can find a job.
Types of Jobs
Jobs in Le Mouret are divided into three main groups:
- Primary sector: These jobs involve working with natural resources, like farming or forestry. About 120 people work in this area.
- Secondary sector: These jobs involve making things, like in factories or construction. About 222 people work in this area.
- Tertiary sector: These jobs involve providing services, like working in shops, schools, or healthcare. This is the largest group, with about 452 people working here.
Many people who live in Le Mouret travel to other towns for work. However, some people also travel into Le Mouret for their jobs. Most people use a private car to get to work, while a smaller number use public transportation.
Religion in Le Mouret
Most people in Le Mouret are Roman Catholic (about 84%). A smaller number (about 5.7%) belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. There are also a few people who follow other Christian faiths or no religion at all.
Learning and Schools (Education)
In Le Mouret, many adults have completed a good level of education. About 34% have finished high school, and about 14.7% have gone on to higher education, like a university.
The Swiss School System
The school system in the Fribourg area works like this:
- One year of optional Kindergarten.
- Six years of Primary school.
- Three years of required lower Secondary school, where students are grouped by their skills.
- After that, students can choose to go to a three or four-year upper Secondary school. This can be a gymnasium (which prepares them for university) or a vocational program (which teaches them job skills).
- After upper Secondary, students can go to a higher education school or continue their apprenticeship (on-the-job training).
In Le Mouret, there are kindergarten and primary school classes. Students for lower and upper secondary schools usually go to schools in nearby towns.
Le Mouret's History
Since 1982, Le Mouret has been a sister city with Saint-Chef in southeast France. This means the two towns have a special friendship and often share cultural events.
See also
In Spanish: Le Mouret para niños
