Mézières, Fribourg facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mézières
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Mézières castle
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 Mézières
Location in Switzerland
Mézières
Location in Canton of Fribourg
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Fribourg | |
| District | Glâne | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 8.93 km2 (3.45 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 760 m (2,490 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,062 | |
| • Density | 118.92/km2 (308.0/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1684
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| Surrounded by | Massonnens, Romont, Siviriez, Villaz-Saint-Pierre, Vuisternens-devant-Romont | |
Mézières is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of Fribourg, within the Glâne district.
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History of Mézières
Mézières was first mentioned in old records in the year 1179. Back then, it was known as de Maseriis.
On January 1, 2004, a nearby town called Berlens joined with Mézières. This made Mézières a bit bigger.
Geography of Mézières
Mézières covers an area of about 9.19 square kilometers (3.55 square miles). A large part of this land, about 79.5%, is used for farming. This means there are many fields and pastures.
About 13.8% of the area is covered by forests. The rest of the land, about 6.8%, has buildings and roads. There are also small rivers or lakes, making up about 0.1% of the area.
The town is located along the main road that connects Romont and Bulle.
Mézières Coat of Arms
A coat of arms is a special design that represents a family, town, or country. Mézières has its own unique coat of arms.
It is divided into two halves. One side is silver with three red wavy lines. The other side is red with a golden grape bunch. This design tells a story about the town's history or its land.
People of Mézières
Mézières has a population of around 1,000 people. Most people in Mézières speak French as their main language. Some also speak Portuguese or German.
The population has grown over the years. Many people who live in Mézières were born there or in the same canton.
The chart below shows how the population has changed over time:
Important Heritage Sites
Mézières has some very important historical places. These are called heritage sites of national significance.
The Castle and the Saint-Pierre-au-Liens Church are two of these special sites. The entire village of Mézières is also recognized as an important historical area.
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Mézières Castle
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Saint-Pierre-au-Liens Church
Economy and Jobs
Many people in Mézières work in different types of jobs. The economy is divided into three main parts:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs related to farming and growing crops.
- Secondary sector: This involves jobs in manufacturing (making things) and construction (building things).
- Tertiary sector: This covers service jobs, like working in shops, restaurants, or schools.
Many people who live in Mézières travel to other towns for work.
Religion in Mézières
Most people in Mézières are Roman Catholic. There are also people who belong to the Swiss Reformed Church and other Christian churches.
Education in Mézières
The school system in Fribourg canton, where Mézières is located, has several levels:
- Kindergarten: One year of optional schooling before primary school.
- Primary School: Six years of required schooling.
- Lower Secondary School: Three years of required schooling, where students are grouped by their abilities.
- Upper Secondary School: After lower secondary, students can choose a three or four-year program. This can be a gymnasium (to prepare for university) or a vocational program (to learn a specific trade).
- Higher Education: After upper secondary, students can go to a university or continue their training.
In Mézières, there are classes for kindergarten and primary school. Students for lower and upper secondary school usually go to schools in nearby towns.
See also
In Spanish: Mézières (Friburgo) para niños
