Vernay, Switzerland facts for kids
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Vernay
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 Vernay
Location in Switzerland
Vernay
Location in Canton of Fribourg
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Fribourg | |
| District | Broye | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 8.32 km2 (3.21 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 465 m (1,526 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2015)
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| • Total | 1,119 | |
| • Density | 134.50/km2 (348.3/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1475
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| Localities | Autavaux, Forel, Montbrelloz | |
| Surrounded by | Bevaix (NE), Bussy, Chevroux (VD), Estavayer-le-Lac, Gorgier (NE), Grandcour (VD), Montbrelloz, Morens, Rueyres-les-Prés, Sévaz | |
Vernay was a small area in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland. It was part of the Broye district. Vernay was formed on January 1, 2006. This happened when three smaller areas, Autavaux, Forel, and Montbrelloz, joined together. The main office for Vernay was in Forel.
Later, on January 1, 2017, Vernay joined with several other areas. These included Bussy, Estavayer-le-Lac, Morens, Murist, Rueyres-les-Prés, and Vuissens. All these areas became part of a new, larger municipality called Estavayer.
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Understanding Vernay's Land and Nature
Vernay covered about 8.3 square kilometers (3.2 square miles) of land. Most of this land was used for farming. About 75% of Vernay's land was farmland. Forests covered about 18% of the area. The rest of the land, about 5.5%, had buildings and roads. A very small part, less than 1%, was rivers or lakes.
How Land Was Used
- Farming: Most of the farmland was used for growing crops. Some areas were pastures for animals. A small part was used for growing fruits or grapes.
- Forests: All the forested land in Vernay was covered with thick forests.
- Buildings and Roads: About 3.7% of the built-up area had houses and other buildings. Roads and other ways to travel made up 1.6%.
- Water: All the water in Vernay was in lakes.
People and Languages in Vernay
In 2015, Vernay had 1,119 people living there. Over ten years, from 2000 to 2010, the number of people grew by about 25%. Most of this growth was from people moving into the area.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Vernay spoke French. About 94% of the population used French as their main language. German was the second most common language, spoken by about 4% of people. A small number, about 1%, spoke Italian.
Population Details
In 2008, about half the people in Vernay were male (50.6%) and half were female (49.4%). Most residents were Swiss citizens. A small number, about 6.4%, were foreign nationals living in Vernay.
Age Groups
In 2000, Vernay had a mix of age groups:
- About 18% of the people were children aged 0 to 9 years old.
- About 13% were teenagers aged 10 to 19.
- Adults aged 20 to 59 made up about 53% of the population.
- Older adults, aged 60 and above, made up about 14% of the population.
Vernay's Economy and Jobs
In 2010, Vernay had a low unemployment rate of 3.5%. This means most people who wanted to work had jobs.
Types of Jobs
In 2008, there were 105 full-time jobs in Vernay. These jobs were divided into three main groups:
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs related to getting raw materials. In Vernay, 37 jobs were in agriculture, like farming. There were about 20 businesses in this sector.
- Secondary Sector: This involves making things. There were 46 jobs in this sector. About a quarter of these jobs were in manufacturing, and most were in construction. There were 13 businesses in this sector.
- Tertiary Sector: This includes jobs that provide services. There were 22 jobs in this sector. Many of these were in sales, hotels, restaurants, or education. There were 12 businesses in this sector.
Getting to Work
Most people in Vernay used a private car to get to work (73.3%). A smaller number, about 5%, used public transportation.
Education in Fribourg Canton
The school system in the Canton of Fribourg has several stages:
- Kindergarten: One year of optional kindergarten.
- Primary School: Six years of primary school, which everyone must attend.
- Lower Secondary School: Three years of lower secondary school. Students are grouped based on their skills.
- Upper Secondary School: After lower secondary, students can choose to go to an upper secondary school for three or four years. This can be a gymnasium (which prepares students for university) or a vocational program (which teaches job skills).
- Tertiary School: After upper secondary, students can go to a university or continue their job training (apprenticeship).
Students in Vernay
During the 2010–2011 school year, 117 students attended 7 classes in Vernay. A total of 203 students from Vernay went to school, either in Vernay or in nearby towns.
- There were 2 kindergarten classes with 31 students in Vernay.
- There were 5 primary classes with 86 students in Vernay.
- No lower secondary classes were in Vernay, but 65 students went to lower secondary school in a nearby town.
- No upper secondary or vocational classes were in Vernay. Two students went to upper secondary school, and 28 went to vocational schools in other towns.
- No university-level classes were in Vernay, but 6 students went to higher education classes in other towns.
See also
In Spanish: Vernay (Friburgo) para niños
