Saane (district) facts for kids
The Saane District, also called the Sarine District, is a special area in Switzerland. It's like a county or a region within a larger state called a canton. This district is part of the Canton of Fribourg. The main city and capital of the Saane District is Fribourg, which is also the capital city for the entire Fribourg canton.
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What is a Swiss District?
In Switzerland, a district is a bit like a county in other countries. It's a smaller area within a canton. Cantons are like the states or provinces of Switzerland. Each district helps manage local things for the towns and villages inside it.
The Saane District is one of seven districts in the Canton of Fribourg. It plays an important role in how the canton is organized.
Geography and Location
The Saane District is located in the western part of Switzerland. It's part of the Canton of Fribourg. The district gets its name from the Sarine River, which flows through the area. This river is also known as the Saane River in German.
The district covers an area of about 217.60 square kilometers. This makes it a medium-sized district in the canton. It has a mix of towns, villages, and countryside.
Life in the Saane District
The Saane District is home to many people. As of January 1, 2004, about 86,453 people lived there. The biggest city in the district is Fribourg. Fribourg is a lively city with a rich history. It is known for its beautiful old town and its university.
People in the district speak both French and German. This is common in the Canton of Fribourg, which is a bilingual canton. The district has a mix of urban and rural areas. This means you can find busy cities and quiet villages.
Towns and Villages
The Saane District is made up of many different municipalities. These are like small towns or villages. Each municipality has its own local government. The table below shows the municipalities that are part of the Saane District. It also shows how many people lived there in 2004 and their size.
| Municipality | Population (1. Jan. 2004) |
Area in km² |
|---|---|---|
| Arconciel | 687 | 6.11 |
| Autafond | 75 | 2.43 |
| Autigny | 633 | 6.22 |
| Avry | 1,467 | 5.81 |
| Belfaux | 2,271 | 6.43 |
| Chénens | 600 | 3.97 |
| Chésopelloz | 111 | 1.67 |
| Corminboeuf | 1,892 | 5.61 |
| Corpataux-Magnedens | 928 | 4.47 |
| Corserey | 299 | 3.46 |
| Cottens | 1,049 | 4.97 |
| Ependes | 1,049 | 5.63 |
| Farvagny | 1,891 | 10.03 |
| Ferpicloz | 228 | 1.03 |
| Fribourg | 33,008 | 9.32 |
| Givisiez | 2,367 | 3.45 |
| Granges-Paccot | 2,260 | 3.98 |
| Grolley | 1,541 | 5.32 |
| Hauterive | 1,874 | 11.92 |
| La Brillaz | 1,436 | 10.26 |
| La Sonnaz | 923 | 6.90 |
| Le Glèbe | 1,021 | 10.31 |
| Le Mouret | 2,787 | 18.47 |
| Marly | 7,277 | 7.68 |
| Matran | 1,399 | 2.89 |
| Neyruz | 1,857 | 5.54 |
| Noréaz | 493 | 6.87 |
| Pierrafortscha | 146 | 5.06 |
| Ponthaux | 524 | 5.96 |
| Prez-vers-Noréaz | 836 | 5.71 |
| Rossens | 1,215 | 5.06 |
| Senèdes | 116 | 0.50 |
| Treyvaux | 1,374 | 11.42 |
| Villarsel-sur-Marly | 79 | 1.43 |
| Villars-sur-Glâne | 9,992 | 5.47 |
| Vuisternens-en-Ogoz | 748 | 6.24 |
| Total | 86,453 | 217.60 |
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Sarine para niños
