Salvenach facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Salvenach
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 Salvenach
Location in Switzerland
Salvenach
Location in Canton of Fribourg
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Fribourg | |
| District | See | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.85 km2 (1.49 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 561 m (1,841 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2014)
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| • Total | 551 | |
| • Density | 143.12/km2 (370.7/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1794
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| Surrounded by | Cressier, Staatswald Galm, Jeuss, Lurtigen, Münchenwiler (BE), Murten/Morat | |
Salvenach (also known as Salvagny in French) was once a small town, or municipality, in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland. It was special because most people there spoke German, even though Fribourg is mostly French-speaking. On January 1, 2016, Salvenach joined with other nearby towns like Courlevon, Jeuss, and Lurtigen to become part of Murten.
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History of Salvenach
Salvenach is quite old! The first time it was ever written about was in the year 1179. Back then, its name was Salvegnez.
Geography of Salvenach
Salvenach covered an area of about 3.81 square kilometers (1.47 square miles).
- A big part of this land, about 70.1%, was used for farming.
- About 22.8% was covered by forests.
- The remaining 7.9% was used for buildings and roads.
Most of the forested land was covered with thick forests. For farming, over half the land (57.5%) was used for growing crops. Another 11.8% was used as pastures for animals.
This former town is located east of Murten on a flat area. It mainly consists of one long village called Salvenach.
Salvenach's Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Salvenach is a special design. It shows three golden acorns with green stems. These acorns appear to be growing from green hills on a red background.
People of Salvenach
In 2014, Salvenach had a population of 551 people. About 5.4% of the people living there in 2008 were from other countries. Over ten years (from 2000 to 2010), the population grew by 24%. This growth was mostly because more people moved into the town than moved out.
Most people in Salvenach speak German. In 2000, about 96.3% of the population spoke German as their main language. French was the second most common language, spoken by 2.0% of the people.
In 2008, about 51% of the population was male and 49% was female. Most residents were Swiss citizens.
Many people in Salvenach have lived there for a long time. In 2000, about 34.8% of the people were born in Salvenach. Another 21.8% were born in the same canton, Fribourg.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Salvenach has changed over many years. Here's how the population looked at different times:
Important Heritage Sites
The Old School House in Salvenach is a very important building. It is listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance. This means it's a special place that needs to be protected. The whole village of Salvenach is also part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites.
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Salvenach was very low, at 1.3%. This means most people who wanted jobs had them.
In 2008, many people worked in different areas:
- Farming: 33 people worked in farming, with 14 businesses in this area.
- Making things: 25 people worked in making goods, like in factories or construction. There were 7 businesses in this area.
- Services: 31 people worked in services, such as shops or offices. There were 7 businesses in this area.
Overall, 219 residents of Salvenach had jobs. About 44.7% of these workers were women.
Religion in Salvenach
Based on a 2000 survey, here's how people in Salvenach identified their religion:
- About 12.8% were Roman Catholic.
- About 72.0% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
- About 13.0% belonged to other Christian churches.
- About 6.75% did not belong to any church or were agnostic or atheist.
Education in Salvenach
Education is important in Salvenach. About 41.8% of the population had finished upper secondary education. This is like high school. Also, 11.3% had gone on to higher education, like university.
The Fribourg school system works like this:
- One year of optional Kindergarten.
- Six years of Primary school.
- Three years of required lower Secondary school. Students are grouped by their abilities.
- After that, students can choose to go to a three or four-year upper Secondary school. This can be a gymnasium (for university) or a vocational program (for specific job skills).
- Finally, students can go to a Tertiary school or start an apprenticeship.
In the 2010-11 school year, 41 students attended classes in Salvenach. Many students from Salvenach also went to schools in nearby towns. For example, 8 students went to kindergarten in a neighboring town. Also, 16 students went to lower secondary school outside Salvenach.
See also
In Spanish: Salvenach para niños
