Les Montets facts for kids
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Les Montets
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Sainte-Trinité Church in Les Montets
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 Les Montets
Location in Switzerland
Les Montets
Location in Canton of Fribourg
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Fribourg | |
| District | Broye | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 10.29 km2 (3.97 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 490 m (1,610 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,535 | |
| • Density | 149.17/km2 (386.36/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1483
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| Surrounded by | Bussy, Cugy, Estavayer-le-Lac, Lully, Ménières, Murist, Nuvilly, Sassel (VD), Seiry, Sévaz | |
Les Montets is a town in Switzerland. It is located in the Broye district of the canton of Fribourg. In 2004, Les Montets was formed when four smaller towns joined together: Aumont, Frasses, Granges-de-Vesin, and Montet.
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History of Les Montets
Les Montets became one municipality in 2004. Before that, it was made up of four separate towns.
Geography and Land Use
Les Montets covers an area of about 10.3 square kilometers (4 square miles). A large part of this land, almost 60%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 29% of the area.
About 11% of the land has buildings or roads. A very small amount, less than 1%, is made up of rivers or lakes. The rest is land that cannot be used for farming or building.
Most of the forested land is dense forest. Some areas also have orchards or small groups of trees. For farming, most land is used for growing crops. Some areas are pastures for animals. All the water in the town comes from flowing rivers and streams.
Population and People
Les Montets has a population of 1,535. About 14% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the last 10 years, the population has grown by about 17%. Most of this growth is because people moved here.
Most people in Les Montets speak French as their main language (about 84%). German is the second most common language (about 6%). Portuguese is the third most common (about 3%).
In 2008, the population was almost evenly split between males (49.2%) and females (50.8%). Most residents are Swiss citizens.
The town has a good mix of ages. About 10.5% of the population are young children (0-9 years old). Teenagers (10-19 years old) make up about 12.3%. Adults aged 20-59 make up a large portion of the population. There are also many senior citizens living in Les Montets.
New homes are being built in Les Montets. In 2009, about 7 new homes were built for every 1000 residents. The number of empty homes was very low in 2010, at only 0.8%.
Important Cultural Sites
The Paroissiale De La Sainte-Trinité Church is a very important building in Les Montets. It is listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance. This means it is a special place that is important to the country's history and culture.
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Les Montets was low, at 2.1%. This means most people who wanted to work had a job.
The town's economy has three main parts:
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs like farming. In 2008, about 74 people worked in this area, with 28 businesses.
- Secondary Sector: This includes jobs in manufacturing (making things) and construction (building things). About 123 people worked in this sector, with 10 businesses.
- Tertiary Sector: This includes jobs in services, like sales, transportation, restaurants, and education. About 78 people worked in this sector, with 21 businesses.
In 2008, there were 238 full-time jobs in Les Montets. Most jobs were in agriculture, construction, and services like transportation and hospitality.
When it comes to getting to work, most people (about 60%) use a private car. A smaller number (about 4%) use public transportation.
Education System
The Canton of Fribourg has a clear school system.
- Kindergarten: Children can attend one year of kindergarten, which is not required.
- Primary School: After kindergarten, students go to primary school for six years.
- Lower Secondary School: This lasts for three years and is required. Students are placed into different classes based on their abilities.
- Upper Secondary School: After lower secondary, students can choose to attend an upper secondary school for three or four years. These schools offer two main paths:
- Gymnasium: This path prepares students for university.
- Vocational Programs: These programs teach students skills for specific jobs.
- Tertiary School: After upper secondary, students can go to a higher education school or continue their job training (apprenticeship).
During the 2010–11 school year, 111 students were in 6 classes in Les Montets. Many students from Les Montets also went to schools in nearby towns. For example, some students went to lower secondary, upper secondary, or vocational schools in other municipalities.
See also
In Spanish: Les Montets para niños
