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Sorens Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Sorens Location in Canton of Fribourg Show map of Canton of Fribourg
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Fribourg
District	Gruyère
Area
• Total	8.71 km2 (3.36 sq mi)
Elevation	800 m (2,600 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	1,105
• Density	126.87/km2 (328.6/sq mi)
Postal code	1642
Surrounded by	Le Châtelard, Le Glèbe, Marsens, Pont-en-Ogoz, Villorsonnens

Sorens is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the Gruyère district, which is part of the Fribourg area (or canton). Sorens is known for its beautiful natural surroundings and its quiet, peaceful life.

Sorens Through Time: A Brief History

Sorens was first mentioned a very long time ago, around the years 974-975. Back then, it was called Sotringus. It used to have a German name, Soring, but that name isn't used anymore.

Where is Sorens? Geography and Land Use

Sorens covers an area of about 8.7 square kilometers (about 3.4 square miles). A big part of this land, about 64.7%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 26.6% of the area. The rest, about 8.9%, has buildings or roads.

Most of the built-up area includes homes and other buildings. Roads and other ways to get around make up a smaller part. In the forested areas, most of the land is covered with thick forests. A small part has orchards or groups of trees. For farming, some land is used for growing crops. A larger part is used for pastures where animals graze.

Sorens is located in the Gruyère district. It's near the road that connects Bulle and Fribourg, on the eastern side of a hill called Gibloux.

Sorens's Symbol: The Coat of Arms

Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. Sorens's coat of arms shows six vertical stripes, alternating between silver (white) and red. On top of these stripes, there is a jumping roebuck, which is a type of deer.

Who Lives in Sorens? Population and Languages

Sorens has a population of about 1,100 people. A small part of the population, about 6.6%, are people from other countries. Over the last 10 years, the number of people living in Sorens has grown by about 19.5%. Most of this growth is because new people have moved to the town.

Most people in Sorens speak French as their main language, about 95.7%. German is the second most common language, spoken by about 2.9% of the people. A few people also speak Portuguese.

In 2008, about 52.5% of the people living in Sorens were male, and 47.5% were female. Many people, about 37.9%, were born in Sorens and still live there. About 35.5% were born in the same Fribourg area.

Young people, from babies to teenagers (0-19 years old), make up about 25.4% of the population. Adults (20-64 years old) make up 55.6%. Older adults (over 64 years old) make up 19%.

Most households in Sorens have about 2.5 people. Some households have only one person, while others have five or more.

The chart below shows how the population of Sorens has changed over many years:

What to See: Points of Interest

One interesting place to see in Sorens is the Gibloux Radio Tower.

Working in Sorens: The Local Economy

In 2010, the unemployment rate in Sorens was low, at 2.8%. This means most people who wanted jobs had them.

Many people work in different types of jobs:

• Primary Sector: This includes jobs like farming. About 61 people work in this area.
• Secondary Sector: This includes jobs in manufacturing (making things) and construction (building things). About 40 people work here.
• Tertiary Sector: This includes jobs in services, like sales, transportation, hotels, restaurants, healthcare, and education. About 170 people work in this sector.

In 2008, there were 205 full-time jobs in Sorens. Most of these jobs were in services. For example, many people worked in shops or car repair. Others worked in hotels, restaurants, or healthcare.

Many people who live in Sorens travel to other towns for work. About 74% of working people use a private car to get to their jobs.

Beliefs in Sorens: Religion

Based on information from 2000, most people in Sorens are Roman Catholic, about 86.1%. A smaller number, about 3.9%, belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. There are also a few people who follow other Christian churches, Judaism, Islam, Buddhism, or Hinduism. Some people do not belong to any church or did not answer the question.

Learning in Sorens: Education

In Sorens, about 27.5% of the people have finished upper secondary education. This is like high school. About 8.6% have gone on to higher education, like a 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 lower Secondary, students can choose to go to a three or four-year upper Secondary school. This can be a gymnasium (which prepares students for university) or a vocational program (which teaches job skills).
• After upper Secondary, students can go to a higher school or start an apprenticeship (learning a trade on the job).

During the 2010-2011 school year, there were 82 students in 4 classes in Sorens. There was one kindergarten class and three primary classes. Many students from Sorens went to secondary or higher schools in other towns.

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  Sorens's coat of arms

See also

In Spanish: Sorens para niños