Montet facts for kids
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Montet village
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 Montet
Location in Switzerland
Montet
Location in Canton of Fribourg
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Fribourg | |
| District | Glâne | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.2 km2 (0.8 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 652 m (2,139 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 444 | |
| • Density | 202/km2 (523/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1674
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| Surrounded by | Chavannes-sur-Moudon (VD), Ecublens, Moudon (VD), Rue, Vuarmarens, Vulliens (VD) | |
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Montet 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 Montet
Montet was first mentioned in old records in the year 1255. Back then, its name was written as Montez.
Geography of Montet
Montet covers an area of about 2.2 square kilometers (0.85 square miles). Most of this land, about 70%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 20% of the area. The rest of the land is used for buildings, roads, or is covered by rivers.
The municipality is located right on the border with the Canton of Vaud.
Montet's Coat of Arms
The official symbol of Montet is its coat of arms. It shows a golden wing on a blue background. Above it, there is a blue cross on a silver background. This design represents the town.
Montet's Population
Montet has a population of 444 people. About 12% of the people living here are from other countries. In the last ten years, the number of people living in Montet has grown a lot.
Most people in Montet speak French. This is the first language for about 97% of the residents.
In 2000, about 26.6% of the population were children and teenagers (0–19 years old). Adults (20–64 years old) made up 60.1% of the population. People over 64 years old made up 13.3%.
The chart below shows how Montet's population has changed over many years:
Economy and Jobs in Montet
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Montet was 6.3%. Many people in Montet work in farming. There are also a few jobs in manufacturing and education.
Most people who live in Montet travel to other towns for work. About 9.8% of workers use public transportation. A larger number, about 78.3%, use a private car to get to their jobs.
Religion in Montet
According to a survey in 2000, most people in Montet are Roman Catholic, about 64.7%. Another 24.9% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. A small number of people follow other Christian churches or Islam. Some people do not belong to any church.
Education in Montet
In Montet, about 32.9% of the population has finished high school. About 7.5% have gone on to higher education, like a university.
The school system in Fribourg Canton starts with one year of optional Kindergarten. After that, students go to six years of Primary school. Then comes three years of lower Secondary school. In this stage, students are grouped by their skills. After lower Secondary, students can choose to go to an upper Secondary school for three or four years. This can prepare them for university or for a job.
During the 2010-2011 school year, Montet had 35 students in 2 classes. There was one kindergarten class with 16 students. There was also one primary class with 19 students. Students in lower secondary school and upper secondary school traveled to nearby towns for their classes.
See also
In Spanish: Montet (Glâne) para niños
