Ried bei Kerzers facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Ried bei Kerzers
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 Ried bei Kerzers
Location in Switzerland
Ried bei Kerzers
Location in Canton of Fribourg
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Fribourg | |
| District | See | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.55 km2 (2.92 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 511 m (1,677 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,229 | |
| • Density | 162.78/km2 (421.6/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3216
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| Surrounded by | Agriswil, Büchslen, Galmiz, Gempenach, Gurbrü (BE), Kerzers, Münchenwiler (BE), Murten/Morat | |
Ried bei Kerzers is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland. Its name in French is Essert. It is special because most people here speak German, even though the Fribourg canton is mostly French-speaking.
In 2006, another nearby town called Agriswil joined with Ried bei Kerzers.
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History of Ried bei Kerzers
Ried bei Kerzers was first mentioned in old records way back in 1340. At that time, it was called Riedes. For a long time, until 1901, it was known as Oberried.
Where is Ried bei Kerzers?
Ried bei Kerzers covers an area of about 7.57 square kilometers (about 2.92 square miles). A big part of this land, about 80%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 7% of the area. The rest, about 12%, has buildings and roads.
The town is located in the See/Lac district, close to the Grosses Moos wetlands. It includes the main village of Ried bei Kerzers, a smaller settlement called Gurzelen, and part of the Grosses Moos area. Since 2006, it also includes the land from the former town of Agriswil.
What does the town's flag look like?
The coat of arms (or flag design) of Ried bei Kerzers shows a white house with a red roof. Behind the house, there is a green beech tree. Both the house and the tree stand on a green base.
People of Ried bei Kerzers
Ried bei Kerzers has a population of about 956 people as of 2023. Over the past ten years (2000–2010), the number of people living here grew by about 14.6%. Many new residents moved here from other places.
Most people in Ried bei Kerzers speak German. In 2000, about 91% of the people spoke German as their main language. Portuguese was the second most common language, and French was third.
In 2008, about 14.5% of the people living in Ried bei Kerzers were not Swiss citizens. Many residents were born in Ried bei Kerzers or elsewhere in Switzerland. About 10.5% were born outside of Switzerland.
In 2000, about 25% of the population were children and teenagers (under 20 years old). Adults (20-64 years old) made up about 62.5%, and seniors (over 64 years old) were about 12.4%.
Most households in Ried bei Kerzers have about 2.6 people living in them.
The chart below shows how the population of Ried bei Kerzers has changed over time:
Jobs and Economy
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Ried bei Kerzers was very low, at only 0.7%. This means almost everyone who wanted a job had one.
Many people work in farming. In 2008, about 216 people worked in agriculture. Other jobs were in manufacturing (making things) and construction (building things). Many people also worked in shops, sales, transportation, hotels, and restaurants.
About 411 people living in Ried bei Kerzers had jobs in 2008, and about 41% of these workers were women.
Many people who live in Ried bei Kerzers travel to other towns for work. In 2000, about 13% of workers used public transportation, and about 50% used a private car to get to their jobs.
Religion
In 2000, most people in Ried bei Kerzers (about 75%) belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. About 16% were Roman Catholic. A small number of people belonged to other Christian churches or were Islamic. Some people did not belong to any church.
Education in Ried bei Kerzers
Education is very important in Switzerland. In Ried bei Kerzers, about 39% of the people have finished high school (called upper secondary education). About 11.8% have gone on to higher education, like a university or a special college.
The schools in Fribourg canton follow a specific system:
- One year of optional Kindergarten.
- Six years of Primary school.
- Three years of required lower Secondary school. Students are grouped by their abilities.
- After lower Secondary, students can choose a three or four-year upper Secondary school. This can be a gymnasium (which prepares students for university) or a vocational program (which teaches job skills).
- After upper Secondary, students can go to a Tertiary school or start an apprenticeship (on-the-job training).
In the 2010-2011 school year, Ried bei Kerzers had 88 students in 4 classes. Some students from Ried bei Kerzers went to schools in nearby towns for secondary or higher education.
See also
In Spanish: Ried bei Kerzers para niños
