Muntelier facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Muntelier
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 Muntelier
Location in Switzerland
Muntelier
Location in Canton of Fribourg
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Fribourg | |
| District | See | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.1 km2 (0.4 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 435 m (1,427 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 976 | |
| • Density | 890/km2 (2,300/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3286
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| Surrounded by | Bas-Vully, Galmiz, Murten/Morat | |
| Twin towns | Castiglione Falletto (Italy) | |
Muntelier, also known as Montilier in French, is a town in Switzerland. It is located in the Fribourg canton, a region where most people speak French. However, Muntelier is special because most of its residents speak German! It is a municipality in the See district.
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History of Muntelier
Muntelier is an old town. It was first mentioned in official records way back in 1270. Back then, it was called Es Montelliers.
Geography and Land Use
Muntelier covers an area of about 1.1 km2 (0.42 sq mi). A big part of this land, about 26.5%, is used for farming. Forests cover another 33.6% of the area. The rest of the land, about 36.3%, has buildings and roads. A small part, 3.5%, is unproductive land.
Most of the built-up area is for homes and other buildings (14.2%). Roads and transportation take up 12.4%. Industrial buildings are 2.7% of the area. Parks and sports fields make up 5.3% of the developed land.
The municipality is located in the See/Lac district. It used to be a fishing village. Today, it is a commuter town. This means many people who live here travel to work in bigger nearby cities. It is now part of the larger area around Murten.
Muntelier's Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Muntelier is quite interesting. It shows a black stripe going across a red background. On this black stripe, there is a pike fish. A pike is a type of freshwater fish.
Population and Languages
Muntelier has a population of 976 people. About 11.1% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the past 10 years (2000–2010), the population grew by 25.2%. Most of this growth was because people moved into the town.
Most people in Muntelier speak German. In 2000, about 86.6% of the residents spoke German as their main language. French is the second most common language, spoken by 7.9% of the people. Portuguese is the third, spoken by 2.1%. A few people also speak Italian.
In 2008, the population was almost evenly split between males and females. About 49.3% were male and 50.7% were female. Most residents were Swiss citizens.
Many people in Muntelier were born in the town or in the same canton. In 2000, about 19.2% were born in Muntelier itself. Another 19.7% were born in the Fribourg canton. About 45.6% were born elsewhere in Switzerland, and 14.3% were born outside Switzerland.
The town has a good mix of age groups. In 2000, children and teenagers (0–19 years old) made up 18.2% of the population. Adults (20–64 years old) were the largest group at 68.2%. Seniors (over 64 years old) made up 13.6%.
The chart below shows how the population of Muntelier has changed over many years:
Important Heritage Sites
Muntelier has some very important historical places. The Von Ernst Manor house and the Platzbünden are listed as Swiss heritage sites of national importance. This means they are very special and protected. The whole village of Muntelier is also part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites.
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Muntelier was very low, at just 1%. This means almost everyone who wanted a job had one.
The town has different types of jobs:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming. In 2008, 6 people worked in this area.
- Secondary sector: This includes jobs in manufacturing and construction. In 2008, 127 people worked in this sector. Most of these jobs were in manufacturing.
- Tertiary sector: This includes jobs in services, like sales, hotels, restaurants, and healthcare. In 2008, 317 people worked in this sector. Many worked in sales or vehicle repair.
Many people who live in Muntelier travel to other towns for work. In 2000, about 350 residents worked outside the municipality. About 10.6% of workers used public transportation, and 64.6% used a private car to get to work.
Religion in Muntelier
In 2000, most people in Muntelier were Christian. About 25.3% were Roman Catholic. A larger group, 60.2%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. There were also a few people who were Orthodox Christian or belonged to other Christian churches.
A small number of people followed other religions. About 0.42% were Islamic. There was also one person who was Buddhist and one who was Hindu. About 10.71% of the population did not belong to any church.
Education System
Education is important in Muntelier. In 2000, about 44.1% of the population had finished upper secondary education. This is like high school. Also, 23.1% had completed higher education, either at a university or a specialized college (Fachhochschule).
The Fribourg canton has a specific school system:
- Kindergarten: One year of non-mandatory kindergarten.
- Primary School: Six years of primary school.
- Lower Secondary School: Three years of mandatory secondary school. Students are grouped by their abilities.
- Upper Secondary School: After lower secondary, students can choose a three or four-year optional upper secondary school. This can be a gymnasium (which prepares students for university) or a vocational program (which prepares them for specific jobs).
- Tertiary Education: After upper secondary, students can go to a university or continue with an apprenticeship.
During the 2010-11 school year, no students attended school directly in Muntelier. However, 129 students from Muntelier attended schools in other nearby towns.
Images for kids
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Muntelier's coat of arms
See also
In Spanish: Muntelier para niños
