Le Pâquier, Fribourg facts for kids
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Le Pâquier
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Le Pâquier
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 Le Pâquier
Location in Switzerland
Le Pâquier
Location in Canton of Fribourg
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Fribourg | |
| District | Gruyère | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.49 km2 (1.73 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 747 m (2,451 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,338 | |
| • Density | 298.0/km2 (771.8/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1661
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| Surrounded by | Gruyères, La Tour-de-Trême | |
Le Pâquier is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It's part of the Fribourg area, specifically in the Gruyère district. The name Le Pâquier comes from an old word meaning "pasture" or "meadow."
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History of Le Pâquier
Le Pâquier was first mentioned in official records way back in 1637. At that time, it was known as Pasquier.
Geography and Nature
Le Pâquier covers an area of about 4.5 square kilometers (about 1.7 square miles). A large part of this land, nearly 69%, is used for farming. About 17% of the area is covered by forests.
The town itself, with its buildings and roads, makes up about 13% of the land. A small amount, less than 1%, is made up of rivers or lakes. The rest is land that isn't used for anything.
Most of the forested land is thick forest. Some areas also have orchards or small groups of trees. For farming, some land is used for growing crops, but most is used for pastures where animals graze. All the water in the town comes from flowing rivers and streams.
Le Pâquier is located in the Gruyère district. It sits at the northern base of the Moléson mountain.
Coat of Arms
A coat of arms is a special symbol for a town or family. Le Pâquier's coat of arms is blue. It shows three green clover leaves growing from three green hills.
People and Population
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Le Pâquier has a population of about 1,100 people. Over the past ten years, the number of people living here has grown by about 16.7%. Most of this growth is because people have moved into the town.
Most people in Le Pâquier speak French as their main language. About 93% of the population speaks French. A smaller number of people speak German (about 4%) or Portuguese (about 1.2%).
In 2008, the population was almost evenly split between males and females. About 49% were male, and 51% were female. Most residents are Swiss citizens.
About 28.5% of the people living in Le Pâquier in 2000 were actually born there. Many others were born in the same canton (Fribourg). About 8.7% of the people were born outside of Switzerland.
Young people, from babies to teenagers (0-19 years old), make up almost 30% of the population. Adults (20-64 years old) make up about 57%, and seniors (over 64 years old) make up about 13%.
In 2000, there were 320 households in Le Pâquier. On average, there were 2.8 people living in each home. Most apartments are lived in all the time. Only a small number are used seasonally or are empty.
The population of Le Pâquier has grown over time. For example, in 1811, there were 232 people. By 2000, the population had grown to 933 people.
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Le Pâquier was low, at 2.6%. This means most people who wanted jobs had them.
Many people in Le Pâquier work in different areas:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming and forestry. About 40 people work in this area.
- Secondary sector: This includes jobs in manufacturing (making things) and construction (building things). About 83 people work in this area.
- Tertiary sector: This includes jobs in services, like hotels, restaurants, education, and sales. About 56 people work in this area.
In 2008, there were 155 full-time jobs in Le Pâquier. Most jobs in the secondary sector were in construction. In the tertiary sector, many jobs were in hotels or restaurants, and education.
Many people who live in Le Pâquier travel to other towns for work. About 74% of working people use a private car to get to their jobs.
Religion
According to a census in 2000, most people in Le Pâquier are Roman Catholic, making up about 80% of the population. About 8% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. A small number of people belong to other Christian churches, or are Islamic or Buddhist. About 4.7% of the population do not belong to any church.
Education
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In Le Pâquier, about 31% of the people have finished high school (upper secondary education). About 12.6% have gone on to higher education, like a university or a specialized college.
The school system in Fribourg Canton, where Le Pâquier is, works like this:
- One year of optional 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 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 higher education school or start an apprenticeship (on-the-job training).
During the 2010-2011 school year, 132 students attended classes in Le Pâquier. There were 2 kindergarten classes and 6 primary classes. There were no secondary classes in Le Pâquier itself, so students went to nearby towns for those. Many students from Le Pâquier also went to other towns for upper secondary and vocational training.
As of 2000[update], 75 students from Le Pâquier went to schools outside the town.
See also
In Spanish: Le Pâquier (Friburgo) para niños
