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Neyruz
The Catholic church of Neyruz
The Catholic church of Neyruz
Coat of arms of Neyruz
Coat of arms
Neyruz is located in Switzerland
Neyruz
Neyruz
Location in Switzerland
Neyruz is located in Canton of Fribourg
Neyruz
Neyruz
Location in Canton of Fribourg
Country Switzerland
Canton Fribourg
District Saane
Area
 • Total 5.53 km2 (2.14 sq mi)
Elevation
692 m (2,270 ft)
Population
 (Dec 2020 )
 • Total 2,757
 • Density 498.6/km2 (1,291.2/sq mi)
Postal code
1740
Surrounded by Avry, Cottens, Hauterive, La Brillaz, Matran

Neyruz is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It's part of the Saane district in the canton of Fribourg.

Discovering Neyruz

Neyruz is a charming municipality in the western part of Switzerland. It's a place where people live and work together. Think of a municipality like a local community or a small town.

Where is Neyruz Located?

Neyruz is found in the canton of Fribourg. A canton is like a state or a large region in Switzerland. Fribourg is known for its beautiful landscapes and its mix of French and German speakers.

Neyruz is specifically in the Saane district. A district is a smaller area within a canton. It helps organize different municipalities. Neyruz is situated at an elevation of about 692 meters (2,270 feet) above sea level.

Life in Neyruz

The main language spoken in Neyruz is French. This is common in the western part of Switzerland. Neyruz has a population of around 2757 people. This makes it a smaller, close-knit community.

The total area of Neyruz is about 5.54 square kilometers (2.14 square miles). This is roughly the size of 550 football fields! It shares borders with several other municipalities. These include Avry, Cottens, Hauterive, La Brillaz, and Matran.

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