Nuvilly facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Nuvilly
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 Nuvilly
Location in Switzerland
Nuvilly
Location in Canton of Fribourg
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Fribourg | |
| District | Broye | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.98 km2 (1.54 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 629 m (2,064 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 471 | |
| • Density | 118.34/km2 (306.5/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1485
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| Surrounded by | Combremont-le-Grand (VD), Les Montets, Murist, Sassel (VD), Treytorrens (Payerne) (VD) | |
Nuvilly is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Broye district of the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. It's a quiet place with a rich history and beautiful nature.
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A Glimpse into Nuvilly's Past
Nuvilly has been around for a long time! The first time it was ever written about was in the year 1242. Back then, it was known by a slightly different name: Nuovillie.
Exploring Nuvilly's Geography
Nuvilly covers an area of about 4 square kilometers (about 1.5 square miles). A big part of this land, about 74%, is used for farming. This means lots of fields for growing crops and pastures for animals.
About 18% of Nuvilly is covered by forests, which are great for nature and wildlife. The remaining 7.3% of the land is where buildings and roads are located.
Nuvilly is in the Broye district, in a special part of the Estavayer-le-Lac area. It sits in the Broye valley.
Some nearby towns, including Nuvilly, are thinking about joining together in the future to form one new, larger municipality. This could change how the area is organized.
Nuvilly's Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. Nuvilly's coat of arms has a design with six silver and blue stripes. On top of these stripes, there's a red band with three five-pointed stars.
Nuvilly's Population and People
Nuvilly has a population of 471 people. A small number of people, about 2.1%, are foreign nationals living in the town. Over the last ten years, the population has grown by about 14.4%. Most of this growth came from people moving into Nuvilly.
Most people in Nuvilly, about 95.2%, speak French as their main language. A smaller number speak German (3.4%) or Portuguese (0.7%).
In 2008, the population was almost evenly split between males (48.8%) and females (51.2%). Many residents, about 51%, were born in Nuvilly. Others were born in the same canton (20.4%) or other parts of Switzerland (21.1%). About 6.1% were born outside Switzerland.
Looking at the age groups in 2000:
- About 15.6% of the population were children aged 0 to 9.
- About 11.9% were teenagers aged 10 to 19.
- Adults aged 20 to 59 made up about 53.7% of the population.
- Seniors aged 60 and older made up about 18.3% of the population.
Most households in Nuvilly have about 2.6 people living in them. In 2000, there were 114 homes that were lived in all the time.
Nuvilly's Economy and Jobs
In 2010, Nuvilly had a low unemployment rate of 3.4%. This means most people who wanted to work had jobs.
Jobs in Nuvilly can be grouped into three main types:
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs related to farming and natural resources. In 2008, 31 people worked in this sector, mostly in agriculture.
- Secondary Sector: These jobs involve making things or building. In 2008, 11 people worked in this sector, mainly in construction.
- Tertiary Sector: This covers jobs that provide services. In 2008, 19 people worked in this sector. These jobs included sales, transportation, hotels, restaurants, and education.
Many people who live in Nuvilly travel to other towns for work. In 2000, about 107 residents worked outside the municipality, while only 8 people came into Nuvilly for work. Most people (69.9%) use a private car to get to work, while a small number (6.3%) use public transportation.
Nuvilly is known for growing tobacco and sugar beet. Recently, farmers have also started growing more rapeseed, which is used to make biofuel. Because of changes in farming support, some farmers have started raising pigs and calves for meat instead of focusing on dairy cows.
Religious Life in Nuvilly
Based on information from 2000:
- About 76.9% of the people in Nuvilly were Roman Catholic.
- About 11.6% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- A small number of people (1.7%) were Islamic.
- About 5.4% of the population did not belong to any church or had no specific religious beliefs.
Education in Nuvilly
Many adults in Nuvilly have a good education. About 33.7% have finished high school, and 9.2% have gone on to higher education, like a university or a specialized college.
In the canton of Fribourg, school is divided into three main parts. Nuvilly is part of a school group called cercle scolaire Les Montets / Nuvilly. This group includes students from Nuvilly and nearby towns like Aumont and Les Montets.
In Nuvilly, students attend classes for the first two cycles of primary school (grades 1-4). After that, for older students (from 9th year onwards), they go to schools in other towns.
During the 2010–11 school year, 43 students were in 2 primary classes in Nuvilly. Many students from Nuvilly also attended schools in neighboring towns for kindergarten, middle school, and high school.
Today, students are spread out. Younger students (grades 1-2) go to school in Aumont, students in grades 3-4 attend school in Nuvilly, and older primary students (grades 5-8) go to school in Les Montets.
Nuvilly's Climate
Like the rest of Switzerland, Nuvilly has a mild climate. However, because of its location in a valley, Nuvilly often experiences thick fog. This fog can cover the town regularly from mid-September to the end of April.
Things to Do in Nuvilly
Nuvilly is a great place for people who love the outdoors. With its country roads and small paths, it's perfect for:
- Hiking trails: You can enjoy walks and explore the countryside.
- Nature sightseeing: It's a good spot to observe local nature and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.
The Catholic Church of Nuvilly is a very important cultural site in the village. It was built in a beautiful Baroque style and was officially opened in 1690.
This church is dedicated to James the Great. It was renovated between 2006 and 2007 and is very well kept. Visitors can admire its lovely stained glass windows, including one of Joseph and another of Bernadette. There's also a special three-part painting (a triptych) near the altar. The church is a wonderful example of the local building style.
