Sévaz facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sévaz
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 Sévaz
Location in Switzerland
Sévaz
Location in Canton of Fribourg
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Fribourg | |
| District | Broye | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.5 km2 (1.0 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 492 m (1,614 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 318 | |
| • Density | 127.2/km2 (329/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1541
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| Surrounded by | Bussy, Estavayer-le-Lac, Les Montets, Montbrelloz | |
Sévaz is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Broye district of the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland. It's a quiet place with a rich history and beautiful natural surroundings.
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History of Sévaz
Sévaz was first mentioned in old records way back in 1056. At that time, it was known as Silva. This name comes from a Latin word meaning "forest," which tells us that the area probably had a lot of trees long ago!
Geography of Sévaz
Sévaz covers an area of about 2.5 square kilometers (about 1 square mile). Imagine a square that's about 1.6 kilometers (1 mile) on each side – that's roughly the size of Sévaz!
Most of the land in Sévaz, about 86%, is used for agriculture. This means farmers grow crops and raise animals there. A small part, about 2%, is covered by forests, and about 8.8% has buildings and roads. There are also some small lakes in the area.
Sévaz is located in a special part of the Broye district. It's in an exclave near Estavayer-le-Lac. An exclave is a piece of land that belongs to one area but is surrounded by another.
Coat of Arms of Sévaz
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. The coat of arms for Sévaz is blue, with two silver columns rising from two hills. At the top, there are three red roses. This design is unique to Sévaz and represents its history and features.
People and Population in Sévaz
Sévaz is a small community. The population changes over time, but it has been growing quite a bit recently. Many people have moved to Sévaz, which has helped its population increase.
Most people in Sévaz speak French as their main language. This is because Sévaz is in the French-speaking part of Switzerland. A smaller number of people speak German or English.
The people living in Sévaz come from different places. Many were born right in Sévaz or in the same canton (like a state or province). Others were born in different parts of Switzerland or even in other countries.
The town has a mix of all ages, from young children and teenagers to adults and older people. Families often live in Sévaz, with an average of about 2.3 people per household.
The chart below shows how the population of Sévaz has changed over many years:
Important Historical Sites in Sévaz
Sévaz is home to an important historical site: an Iron Age metal workshop at a place called Tudinges. The Iron Age was a time when people learned to make tools and weapons from iron. This workshop is so important that it's listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance. This means it's a very special place that helps us understand the past.
Economy and Jobs in Sévaz
The economy of Sévaz involves different types of jobs.
- The primary sector includes jobs like farming.
- The secondary sector involves making things, like in factories or construction.
- The tertiary sector includes services, such as shops, transportation, and offices.
Many people who live in Sévaz also work there. Others travel to nearby towns for their jobs. Most people use a private car to get to work, while a smaller number use public transportation.
Religion in Sévaz
Most people in Sévaz are Roman Catholic. A smaller number belong to the Swiss Reformed Church, which is another Christian church. There are also people who follow other religions or do not belong to any church.
Education in Sévaz
Education is very important in Switzerland. In Sévaz, many adults have completed high school, and some have gone on to college or specialized schools.
The school system in the Canton of Fribourg, where Sévaz is located, works like this:
- Kids can go to a non-required Kindergarten for one year.
- Then, they attend six years of Primary school.
- After that, there are three years of lower Secondary school, where students are grouped by their skills.
- Students can then choose to go to an upper Secondary school for three or four years. This can be a gymnasium (which prepares them for university) or a vocational program (which teaches job skills).
- After upper Secondary, students can go to a university or continue with an apprenticeship to learn a trade.
Sévaz has a primary school class for its younger students. Some students from Sévaz go to schools in neighboring towns for kindergarten or secondary education.
See also
In Spanish: Sévaz para niños
