Schmitten, Fribourg Facts for Kids

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Schmitten

The municipality house of Schmitten

Coat of arms

Schmitten

Location in Switzerland

Schmitten

Location in Canton of Fribourg

Switzerland

Area

• Total

13.5 km² (5.2 sq mi)

Elevation

647 m (2,123 ft)

Population

(Dec 2020 )

• Total

4,166

• Density

308.6/km² (799.3/sq mi)

Postal code

3185

Surrounded by

Bösingen, Düdingen, St. Antoni, Tafers, Wünnewil-Flamatt

Twin towns

Dąbrowica (Poland)

Schmitten is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Sense district of the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. It's a place where people live and work, just like a town or village you might know.

Discovering Schmitten's Location
- Where is Schmitten on the Map?
- Neighboring Communities Around Schmitten
Life and People in Schmitten
- How Schmitten is Governed
- Schmitten's International Friendship
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Discovering Schmitten's Location

Schmitten is found in the western part of Switzerland. It's part of the Fribourg canton, which is known for having both French and German-speaking areas. Schmitten itself is mainly a German-speaking community.

Where is Schmitten on the Map?

Schmitten is located at coordinates 46°51′N 7°15′E / 46.850°N 7.250°E / 46.850; 7.250. This means it's in a central European spot. It sits at an elevation of about 647 meters (around 2,123 feet) above sea level.

Neighboring Communities Around Schmitten

Schmitten shares its borders with several other towns. These include Bösingen, Düdingen, St. Antoni, Tafers, and Wünnewil-Flamatt. These nearby places often share services or have connections with Schmitten.

Life and People in Schmitten

Schmitten is home to a number of people, and its population changes over time. The town covers an area of about 13.55 square kilometers (around 5.23 square miles).

How Schmitten is Governed

Like many towns in Switzerland, Schmitten has a local government. The person in charge is called the Gemeindeammann, which is similar to a mayor. This person helps make decisions for the community.

Schmitten's International Friendship

Schmitten has a special connection with a town in another country! It is a "twin town" with Dąbrowica in Poland. Twin towns often share cultural events and learn from each other.