Noréaz facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Noréaz
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 Noréaz
Location in Switzerland
Noréaz
Location in Canton of Fribourg
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Fribourg | |
| District | Sarine | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.87 km2 (2.65 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 638 m (2,093 ft) | |
| Population
(December 2020)
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| • Total | 707 | |
| • Density | 102.91/km2 (266.5/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1757
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| Surrounded by | Avry, Chésopelloz, Montagny, Ponthaux, Prez-vers-Noréaz | |
Noréaz was once a small town, or municipality, in Switzerland. It was located in the Sarine district, within the Canton of Fribourg.
On January 1, 2020, Noréaz joined with two other nearby towns, Corserey and Prez-vers-Noréaz. They all became part of a new, larger town called Prez. So, Noréaz is now a former municipality.
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Ancient History of Noréaz
Noréaz is home to a very old settlement called En Praz des Gueux. This site has prehistoric pile-dwellings, also known as stilt houses. These are houses built on stilts over water or wet ground.
This special site is part of the Prehistoric Pile dwellings around the Alps UNESCO World Heritage Site. This means it's a very important place recognized by UNESCO for its historical value.
The Cortaillod Culture Site
En Praz des Gueux is the only ancient lakeside settlement of its kind in the Fribourg area. It dates back to the classic Cortaillod culture period, which was about 4000 to 3500 BC. That's a very long time ago!
The site was found by chance in 1971. It was in a wet, boggy area near the Lac de Seedorf. Under about 70 centimeters (27 inches) of peat, people found old wooden timbers, gravel, and stone slabs. These were all parts of the ancient stilt houses.
Noréaz Through Time
The first time Noréaz was ever written about was in the year 1134. It was mentioned as Noarea back then.
Understanding Noréaz's Geography
As of 2009, Noréaz covered an area of about 6.9 square kilometers (2.7 square miles). A large part of this land, about 63.3%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 28.4% of the area.
Land Use in Noréaz
Around 5.7% of Noréaz's land has buildings or roads. About 2.0% is made up of rivers or lakes. A very small part, 0.1%, is land that cannot be used for anything.
Most of the built-up area includes houses and other buildings. Roads and transportation take up a smaller part. The forests are mostly dense, thick woods. For farming, about 40.9% of the land grows crops. The other 21.6% is used for pastures where animals graze.
Natural Features and Settlements
Noréaz is located in the Sarine district. It includes the main village of Noréaz itself. It also has a smaller settlement called Seedorf, which is a hamlet (a very small village). The beautiful Lac de Seedorf (Seedorf Lake) is also found within this area.
Noréaz's Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. It's like a unique flag or emblem for the town.
The coat of arms for Noréaz shows a red lion on a gold background in the top part. The bottom part is blue and has three silver seashells.
People of Noréaz
As of the latest information, Noréaz had a population of 707 people. In 2008, about 4.0% of the people living there were from other countries.
Population Changes and Languages
Over ten years (from 2000 to 2010), the number of people living in Noréaz grew by 19.1%. Most of this growth was because new people moved into the area.
Most people in Noréaz speak French as their main language. This was about 91.1% of the population in 2000. The second most common language was German, spoken by 6.1% of people. A smaller number, 1.5%, spoke Portuguese.
Community Makeup
In 2008, about 49.4% of the population was male and 50.6% was female. Most people in Noréaz were born either in Noréaz itself or in the same canton. About 6.1% of the people were born outside of Switzerland.
In 2000, children and teenagers (ages 0-19) made up about 30.3% of the population. Adults (ages 20-64) were 58.3%. Seniors (over 64 years old) made up 11.4%.
Households and Homes
In 2000, there were 154 private households in Noréaz. On average, about 2.8 people lived in each home. Some households had only one person, while others had five or more.
Most apartments in Noréaz are lived in all the time. A small number are used only during certain seasons, and a few are empty.
Noréaz's Economy
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Noréaz was very low, at 1.3%. This means almost everyone who wanted a job had one.
Jobs and Industries
In 2008, many people worked in the primary economic sector. This means jobs like farming. There were 42 people working in this area.
A smaller number of people worked in the secondary sector, which includes jobs like construction. The largest number of people worked in the tertiary sector. This includes jobs in services, like education.
Work and Commuting
In 2000, 74 workers came into Noréaz for their jobs. However, 187 workers left Noréaz to work in other towns. This means more people from Noréaz travel out for work than people travel in.
Most people (66.9%) used a private car to get to work. A smaller number (6.3%) used public transportation.
Religious Beliefs in Noréaz
According to the 2000 census, most people in Noréaz were Roman Catholic, about 85.8%. About 8.7% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
A small number of people belonged to other Christian churches or were Islamic. About 4.66% of the population did not belong to any church.
Learning and Education in Noréaz
In Noréaz, about 31.1% of the population has finished upper secondary education. This is like high school. About 11.9% have gone on to higher education, like a university.
The Swiss School System
The Canton of Fribourg has a specific school system. It starts with one year of optional Kindergarten. After that, students go to six years of Primary school.
Then, there are three years of required lower Secondary school. In these years, students are grouped based on their abilities. After this, students can choose to go to a three or four-year upper Secondary school. This can be a gymnasium (which prepares them for university) or a vocational program (which teaches job skills).
After upper Secondary school, students can go to a higher education school or start an apprenticeship (learning a trade on the job).
Students in Noréaz Schools
During the 2010-2011 school year, 131 students attended classes in Noréaz. There was one kindergarten class with 14 students. The town had two primary classes with 35 students.
Noréaz did not have lower secondary classes, but 33 students from Noréaz went to lower secondary school in a nearby town. There were also 82 students in vocational upper secondary classes.
In 2000, 23 students came to Noréaz from other towns for school. At the same time, 50 students from Noréaz went to schools outside the municipality.
