Meyriez facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Meyriez
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 Meyriez
Location in Switzerland
Meyriez
Location in Canton of Fribourg
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Fribourg | |
| District | See or du Lac | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.34 km2 (0.13 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 435 m (1,427 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 590 | |
| • Density | 1,740/km2 (4,490/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3280
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| Surrounded by | Greng, Haut-Vully, Murten/Morat | |
Meyriez (pronounced like "MAY-ree-ez") is a small town in Switzerland. It's located in the canton of Fribourg, which is like a state. Meyriez is special because most people there speak German, even though the Fribourg canton mostly speaks French. It's part of the See or du Lac district.
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A Look Back: History of Meyriez
Meyriez is an old place! We first hear about it in history books way back in 1162. Back then, it was called de Meriaco. A few years later, in 1178, its name changed slightly to Meriei.
Understanding Meyriez's Geography
Meyriez covers a small area of about 0.32 square kilometers. A big part of this land, about 88.2%, is built up with buildings and roads. This means it's a very developed area.
Only a small amount, about 2.9%, is used for farming. There are no large forests in Meyriez. A tiny bit, 5.9%, is unproductive land, meaning it's not used for anything.
This town used to be a fishing village. Today, it's a commuter town. This means many people who live in Meyriez travel to work in bigger nearby towns. It's now part of the larger area around Morat.
Meyriez's Coat of Arms
A coat of arms is like a special symbol for a town or family. Meyriez has its own unique coat of arms. It shows two silver fish on a red background. The fish are facing away from each other.
People and Population: Demographics
Meyriez has a population of 590 people (as of December 2020). About 7.9% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the last 10 years (2000–2010), the population grew by about 15.7%. Most of this growth was from people moving into the town.
Most people in Meyriez speak German as their main language. About 81.2% speak German. French is the second most common language, spoken by 13.5% of the people. A small number, 1.5%, speak Italian.
In 2008, a little more than half the population (51.4%) was female, and 48.6% was male. About 13.9% of the people living in Meyriez in 2000 were also born there. Many others were born elsewhere in Switzerland or outside the country.
Young people (0–19 years old) make up 27.4% of the population. Adults (20–64 years old) are the largest group at 58.9%. Seniors (over 64 years old) make up 13.7%.
In 2000, there were 211 households in Meyriez. On average, about 2.6 people lived in each home. Most apartments (86.6%) were lived in all year round.
Here's how the population of Meyriez has changed over time:
Meyriez's Economy and Jobs
In 2010, Meyriez had a very low unemployment rate of 0.3%. This means almost everyone who wanted a job had one.
Most jobs in Meyriez are in the tertiary sector. This sector includes services like hotels, restaurants, healthcare, and retail. In 2008, there were 218 full-time jobs in this sector. For example, 31.2% of these jobs were in hotels or restaurants, and 57.8% were in healthcare.
Meyriez is a place where more people leave for work than come in. In 2000, 225 people traveled out of Meyriez for their jobs, while 209 people came into Meyriez to work. Many people (56.8%) use a private car to get to work, while 15.4% use public transportation.
Religion in Meyriez
Based on the 2000 census, most people in Meyriez belong to Christian churches. About 59.6% were part of the Swiss Reformed Church. Another 26.0% were Roman Catholic.
A small number of people belonged to other Christian churches or to Islam. About 8.41% of the population said they didn't belong to any church.
Education in Meyriez
Education is very important in Switzerland. In Meyriez, about 41.0% of adults have finished upper secondary education. This is like high school. Also, 17.4% have gone on to higher education, like a university.
The Fribourg school system starts with one year of optional Kindergarten. Then, students go to six years of Primary school. After that, there are three years of required lower Secondary school. Students are grouped by their abilities in secondary school.
After lower secondary, students can choose to go to an optional upper Secondary school for three or four years. This can be a gymnasium (which prepares them for university) or a vocational program (which teaches job skills). After this, they can go to a higher school or start an apprenticeship.
In the 2010-11 school year, no students attended school directly in Meyriez. However, 112 students from Meyriez went to schools in other towns. These students were in kindergarten, primary school, secondary school, and vocational programs.
See also
In Spanish: Meyriez para niños
