Morlon facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Morlon
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 Morlon
Location in Switzerland
Morlon
Location in Canton of Fribourg
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Fribourg | |
| District | Gruyère | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.63 km2 (1.02 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 751 m (2,464 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 643 | |
| • Density | 244.5/km2 (633.2/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1638
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| Surrounded by | Botterens, Broc, Bulle, Echarlens, La Tour-de-Trême, Villarbeney, Villarvolard | |
Morlon is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the Gruyère district, which is part of the Fribourg canton. Morlon is known for its beautiful location near the southern end of the Lake of Gruyère.
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A Look Back in Time: Morlon's History
Morlon was first mentioned a very long time ago, in the year 1038. Back then, it was called Mollon. It wasn't until the year 1500 that people started calling it Morlon, which is the name we use today.
Morlon's Location and Land
Morlon covers an area of about 2.5 square kilometers (about 1 square mile). Most of this land, about 71.4%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 16.9% of the area.
About 9.7% of Morlon's land has buildings or roads. A small part, about 1.2%, is made up of rivers or lakes. The rest of the land is not used for farming or building.
Morlon is located in the Gruyère district. It sits at the southern end of the Lake of Gruyère. The town itself is a haufendorf village. This means it's an old, unplanned village with houses built close together around a central area. It is also on the main road between Bulle and Fribourg.
Morlon's Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Morlon is quite special. It shows a crane bird rising up on a red background. Below that, there are six stripes, alternating between silver and red. This design is called Per fess Gules a Crane rising Argent and Pally of Six Argent and Gules.
Who Lives in Morlon: Population Facts
Morlon has a population of 643 people. About 8.6% of the people living in Morlon are from other countries. Over the past ten years (from 2000 to 2010), the number of people living in Morlon grew by 21.7%.
Most people in Morlon speak French as their main language. In 2000, about 93.3% of the population spoke French. German was the second most common language, spoken by about 2.9% of the people.
In 2008, about 48.6% of the population were male and 51.4% were female. Many people, about 35.2%, were born in Morlon and still lived there in 2000. About 43.5% were born in the same canton (Fribourg).
The population of Morlon includes many young people. In 2000, children and teenagers (ages 0-19) made up 26.3% of the population. Adults (ages 20-64) made up 60%, and seniors (over 64) made up 13.8%.
Here is a chart showing how Morlon's population has changed over the years:
Morlon's Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Morlon was low, at 1.4%. This means most people who wanted to work had a job.
Morlon has different types of jobs:
- Primary sector: These jobs involve getting raw materials, like farming or forestry. In 2008, 25 people worked in this area.
- Secondary sector: These jobs involve making things, like in factories or construction. In 2008, 31 people worked in this area, mostly in construction.
- Tertiary sector: These jobs involve providing services, like working in shops, restaurants, or healthcare. In 2008, 63 people worked in this area.
Many people who live in Morlon travel to other towns for work. In 2000, 188 people left Morlon for work, while only 48 came into Morlon for work. Most people, about 72.6%, used a private car to get to their jobs.
Religion in Morlon
According to the 2000 census, most people in Morlon, about 83.3%, were Roman Catholic. About 5.6% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. A small number of people belonged to other Christian churches or were Islamic. About 4.58% of the population did not belong to any church.
Learning and Education in Morlon
Education is very important in Morlon. About 29% of the people have finished upper secondary education. This is schooling after primary school that is not always required. Also, about 12.7% have gone on to higher education, like university.
The Fribourg canton has a specific school system:
- One year of non-required Kindergarten.
- Six years of Primary school.
- Three years of required lower Secondary school. Students are grouped by their abilities.
- After lower Secondary, students can choose to go to a three or four-year optional upper Secondary school. This can be a gymnasium (which prepares students for university) or a vocational program (which teaches job skills).
- After upper Secondary, students can go to a Tertiary school or start an apprenticeship.
In the 2010-2011 school year, Morlon had 37 students in 2 classes. There was one kindergarten class with 18 students and one primary class with 19 students. Students for lower secondary, upper secondary, and vocational programs often attended schools in nearby towns.
See also
In Spanish: Morlon para niños
