Senèdes facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Senèdes
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 Senèdes
Location in Switzerland
Senèdes
Location in Canton of Fribourg
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Fribourg | |
| District | Sarine | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.50 km2 (0.19 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 748 m (2,454 ft) | |
| Population
(December 2019)
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| • Total | 150 | |
| • Density | 300/km2 (780/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1724
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| Surrounded by | Arconciel, Ependes, Ferpicloz, Le Mouret, Treyvaux | |
Senèdes was a small town, or municipality, in Switzerland. It was located in the Sarine district, in the Fribourg area. On January 1, 2021, Senèdes joined with two other towns, Arconciel and Ependes. Together, they formed a new, larger municipality called Bois-d'Amont.
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A Look Back: The History of Senèdes
Senèdes has a long history! The town was first written about in the year 1233. Back then, its name was spelled Senaide.
Exploring the Geography of Senèdes
Senèdes was a very small area, about half a square kilometer. Most of its land was used for farming. About three-quarters of the land was for crops and pastures. A smaller part, about 10%, was covered by forests. The rest of the land had buildings and roads.
Understanding the Senèdes Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Senèdes is a special design. It has a shield divided into four parts, like an "X". Two parts are silver, and two are red. In the top silver part, there is a black cross with wide ends.
Who Lived in Senèdes: Population Facts
In 2019, Senèdes had 150 people living there. A small number of these people were from other countries. Over ten years, the population changed a little. More people were born than died, but some people moved away.
Most people in Senèdes spoke French as their main language. A few people spoke German, and even fewer spoke Italian.
In 2008, there were slightly more men than women. Most people living in Senèdes were Swiss citizens. Many had been born in the same area or canton.
Age Groups in Senèdes
In 2000, about one-fifth of the population were children and teenagers. Most people were adults between 20 and 64 years old. A small group were seniors, over 64 years old.
Homes and Households
In 2000, there were 47 homes in Senèdes. On average, about two or three people lived in each home. Most of the homes were lived in all year round.
The chart below shows how the population of Senèdes changed over many years.
Economy: How People Worked in Senèdes
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Senèdes was very low. This means almost everyone who wanted a job had one. Most jobs were in farming and construction. A few jobs were in other areas, like information services.
Many people who lived in Senèdes worked in other towns. For every person who came to Senèdes for work, about three people left to work somewhere else. Most people used their own cars to get to work. A small number used public transportation.
Religion in Senèdes
In 2000, most people in Senèdes were Roman Catholic. A smaller group belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. A very small number of people had other beliefs or no religious beliefs.
Education and Schools in Senèdes
Many adults in Senèdes had finished high school. Some had even gone on to college or a special technical school.
In the Fribourg area, children start with one year of optional kindergarten. Then they go to primary school for six years. After that, they attend three years of secondary school. In secondary school, students are grouped by their skills.
After secondary school, students can choose to go to an upper secondary school. This can be a gymnasium to prepare for university, or a vocational program for job skills. After this, they can go to college or start an apprenticeship.
In 2010-2011, no students attended school in Senèdes itself. However, 24 students from Senèdes went to schools in nearby towns. These students were in different grades, from kindergarten to vocational programs.
See also
In Spanish: Senèdes para niños
