Semsales facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Semsales
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 Semsales
Location in Switzerland
Semsales
Location in Canton of Fribourg
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Fribourg | |
| District | Veveyse | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 29.36 km2 (11.34 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 866 m (2,841 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,426 | |
| • Density | 48.569/km2 (125.79/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1623
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| Surrounded by | Châtel-Saint-Denis, Gruyères, Haut-Intyamon, La Verrerie, Maracon (VD), Saint-Martin, Sâles, Vaulruz | |
Semsales is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. It's part of the Veveyse district.
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History of Semsales
Semsales is quite old! It was first mentioned in historical records around the year 1100. Back then, its name was written as septem salis.
Geography of Semsales
Semsales covers an area of about 29.4 square kilometers (which is about 11.35 square miles). A big part of this land, almost half (46.6%), is used for farming. Another large portion, 48.2%, is covered by forests. Only a small part, 3.4%, has buildings and roads.
The town is nestled at the base of the Fribourg pre-alpine mountains, specifically near the Niremont and Les Alpettes peaks. Semsales is also important for travel because it's located along a main road that connects Bulle and Châtel-Saint-Denis. The A12 motorway and the Bulle-Palézieux train line also pass through or near it.
Since 1968, the nearby area of La Rougève has been part of Semsales.
Semsales Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Semsales is blue. It features two silver columns rising from two silver mounds. Around these, there are seven five-pointed stars, also in silver.
Population and People in Semsales
Semsales has a population of about 1,200 people. In recent years, the number of people living here has been growing. About 10% of the people living in Semsales are from other countries.
Languages Spoken in Semsales
Most people in Semsales speak French, which is the main language for about 93.8% of the residents. Some people also speak German (2.8%) and Portuguese (0.9%). A few people speak Italian or English.
Age Groups in Semsales
In Semsales, about 23.6% of the population are children and teenagers (under 20 years old). Adults (aged 20 to 64) make up the largest group at 60.7%. People over 64 years old make up 15.7% of the population.
Family Life in Semsales
Many people in Semsales are married. There are also single people, widows, and divorced individuals living in the municipality. On average, there are about 2.4 people living in each home.
Historical Population Trends
The chart below shows how the population of Semsales has changed over many years. You can see how the number of residents has gone up and down through history.
Economy and Jobs in Semsales
Semsales has a low unemployment rate, meaning most people who want to work can find jobs. The jobs in Semsales are divided into three main types:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs related to nature, like farming and forestry. About 75 people work in this area.
- Secondary sector: These jobs involve making things, like in factories or construction. About 114 people work here.
- Tertiary sector: This includes jobs that provide services, like shops, restaurants, and schools. About 110 people work in this sector.
Many people who live in Semsales actually travel to other towns for work. Most people use a private car to get to their jobs, while a smaller number use public transportation.
Religion in Semsales
Most people in Semsales are Roman Catholic, making up about 80% of the population. A smaller group, about 7.9%, belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. There are also people who follow other Christian faiths, Islam, and Hinduism. Some people do not belong to any church or religion.
Education in Semsales
Education is important in Semsales. About 31% of the population has completed high school, and about 8% have gone on to get a higher education from a university or a specialized college (called a Fachhochschule).
School System in Fribourg
The school system in the Canton of Fribourg works like this:
- Kids start with one year of optional Kindergarten.
- Then they go to six years of Primary school.
- After that, they have three years of mandatory lower Secondary school, where students are grouped by their abilities.
- Following lower Secondary, students can choose to go to an optional three or four-year upper Secondary school. This can be a gymnasium (which prepares them for university) or a vocational program (which teaches them job skills).
- After upper Secondary, students can go to a higher education school or start an apprenticeship (learning a trade on the job).
Schools in Semsales
During the 2010-2011 school year, Semsales had 135 students in 7 classes. There were 2 kindergarten classes and 5 primary school classes. Semsales does not have its own lower or upper secondary schools, so students from Semsales attend these schools in nearby towns. Some students from Semsales have even gone on to study in other countries, like Canada.
See also
In Spanish: Semsales para niños
