Remaufens facts for kids
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Remaufens
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 Remaufens
Location in Switzerland
Remaufens
Location in Canton of Fribourg
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Fribourg | |
| District | Veveyse | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5.91 km2 (2.28 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 789 m (2,589 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,212 | |
| • Density | 205.08/km2 (531.1/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1617
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| Surrounded by | Attalens(FR), Châtel-Saint-Denis(FR), Corsier-sur-Vevey (VD), Ecoteaux (VD), Maracon (VD) | |
Remaufens is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of Fribourg. Remaufens is part of the Veveyse district.
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History of Remaufens
Remaufens was first mentioned in old writings around the year 1000. Back then, it was known by the name Romulfens.
Geography of Remaufens
Remaufens covers an area of about 5.9 square kilometers (2.3 square miles). A large part of this land, about 67.5%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 25.2% of the area.
Around 6.6% of Remaufens is built up with buildings and roads. A very small part, 0.3%, is made up of rivers or lakes. The town is located on a hill. It is found along the road that connects Châtel-Saint-Denis and Palézieux.
Remaufens Coat of Arms
The official design for the town's coat of arms is quite special. It shows a black eagle on a gold background at the top. Below that, there is a white cross on a red background. This cross is called a "cross bottony" because its ends look like three-leaf clovers.
People and Population in Remaufens
Remaufens has a population of about 1,000 people. As of 2008, about 11.7% of the people living there were not Swiss citizens. Over the past ten years (from 2000 to 2010), the number of people living in Remaufens grew by about 19%. Most of this growth came from people moving into the town.
Languages Spoken in Remaufens
Most people in Remaufens speak French as their main language. About 94.8% of the population speaks French. A smaller number of people speak English (1.3%) or German (1.1%).
Age Groups in Remaufens
In Remaufens, children and teenagers (up to 19 years old) make up about 29.3% of the population. Adults (from 20 to 64 years old) are the largest group, making up 58.6%. Older people (over 64 years old) make up about 12.1% of the population.
Economy and Jobs in Remaufens
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Remaufens was 2.8%. This means a small number of people who wanted to work could not find a job.
Main Types of Jobs
Jobs in Remaufens are divided into three main groups:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming. About 36 people work in this area.
- Secondary sector: This involves jobs in manufacturing and construction. Around 81 people work here.
- Tertiary sector: This covers jobs in services, like sales, hotels, and education. About 109 people work in this sector.
Many people who live in Remaufens travel to other towns for work. In 2000, about 294 people left Remaufens to work elsewhere, while only 43 people came into Remaufens for work. Most people use a private car to get to work, while some use public transportation.
Religion in Remaufens
According to a 2000 survey, most people in Remaufens are Roman Catholic, making up about 74.9% of the population. About 10.6% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. There are also smaller groups of people who follow other Christian churches or Islam. Some people do not belong to any church.
Education in Remaufens
In Remaufens, many people have completed higher levels of education. About 34.5% of the population has finished non-mandatory high school. Around 7.1% have gone on to complete university or other higher education programs.
School System in Fribourg
The school system in the Canton of Fribourg works like this:
- Kindergarten: One year of optional kindergarten.
- Primary School: Six years of primary school.
- Lower Secondary School: Three years of required 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 teaches job skills).
- Tertiary School: After upper secondary, students can go to a university or continue their job training.
During the 2010-2011 school year, 105 students attended classes in Remaufens. Many students from Remaufens also went to schools in nearby towns for their secondary or higher education.
See also
In Spanish: Remaufens para niños
