Surpierre facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Surpierre
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Bailiff's Castle above Surpierre village
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 Surpierre
Location in Switzerland
Surpierre
Location in Canton of Fribourg
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Fribourg | |
| District | Broye | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 14.8 km2 (5.7 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 618 m (2,028 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 747 | |
| • Density | 50.47/km2 (130.7/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1528
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| Surrounded by | Cheiry, Cremin (VD), Forel-sur-Lucens (VD), Granges-près-Marnand (VD), Lucens (VD), Villeneuve | |
Surpierre is a town in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland. It is located in the Broye district. Over the years, Surpierre has grown by joining with nearby towns. In 2005, it joined with Praratoud. Later, in 2017, it welcomed Villeneuve, and in 2021, Cheiry became part of Surpierre.
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A Look at Surpierre's Past
Surpierre is an old town. It was first written about in history books in the year 1142. Back then, it was called Super Petram.
The Story of Cheiry
The town of Cheiry also has a long history. It was first mentioned around the years 1184-1185. At that time, its name was Chirie. In 2005, Cheiry itself grew bigger by joining with another town called Chapelle.
Exploring Surpierre's Geography
Surpierre is in the Broye district. It is in a special area called an exclave. This means it is a part of Fribourg canton, but it is surrounded by the canton of Vaud. The main village of Surpierre is built on a high cliff. From here, you can look down over the Broye valley. The municipality includes the villages of Surpierre and Praratoud.
A lot of the land in Surpierre is used for farming. About 57% of the area is farmland. Forests cover about 38% of the land. The rest, about 4.6%, has buildings and roads.
Surpierre's Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Surpierre is blue. It shows three white circles, which are called "Plates" in heraldry. This design is called Azure, three Plates.
Who Lives in Surpierre?
Surpierre has a population of about 704 people. Most people in Surpierre speak French. About 93% of the population uses French as their main language. German is the second most common language, spoken by about 4.6% of the people. A small number of people also speak Portuguese.
In Surpierre, about 48.5% of the people are male and 51.5% are female. Many people who live in Surpierre were also born there. About 42% of the people were born in Surpierre. Others were born in the same canton, or in other parts of Switzerland. A small group, about 6.7%, were born outside of Switzerland.
The age groups in Surpierre are varied. About 14% of the population are children under 10 years old. Teenagers, aged 10 to 19, make up about 15% of the population. Adults aged 20 to 59 make up a larger part of the population. Older adults, aged 60 and above, make up about 19% of the population.
Most households in Surpierre have about 2.8 people living in them. There are some households with just one person, and some with five or more people.
The chart below shows how the population of Surpierre, Cheiry, and Villeneuve has changed over time:
Important Historical Buildings
Surpierre is home to some important historical buildings. The Bailiff's Castle (also known as Château Baillival) is one of them. Another important building is the Granary located at Route Du Centre 21 A. These buildings are recognized as important Swiss heritage sites.
Surpierre's Economy
Surpierre has a mixed economy. This means that both farming and manufacturing are important for jobs and income. In 2014, there were 66 people working in the town.
- Farming Sector: About 17 people worked in 7 businesses related to farming. This includes growing crops and raising animals.
- Manufacturing Sector: About 25 people worked in 4 businesses that make things.
- Service Sector: About 24 people worked in 8 businesses that provide services, like shops or offices.
Many people who live in Surpierre travel to other towns for work. In 2000, about 73 people left Surpierre to work elsewhere, while 26 people came into Surpierre for work. Most people, about 67%, use a private car to get to work.
Religion in Surpierre
According to a survey in 2000, most people in Surpierre are Roman Catholic, about 71%. About 13% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. There are also smaller groups of people who belong to other Christian churches or have no religious affiliation.
Learning and Education
Education is important in Surpierre. About 30% of the people have finished high school. A smaller group, about 6%, have gone on to higher education, like university.
The school system in Fribourg Canton, where Surpierre is located, has several steps:
- Kindergarten: One year of optional kindergarten.
- Primary School: Six years of required primary school.
- Lower Secondary School: Three years of required secondary school. Students are grouped by their abilities.
- Upper Secondary School: After lower secondary, students can choose a three or four-year optional upper secondary school. This can be a gymnasium (for university preparation) or a vocational program (for job training).
- Tertiary School: After upper secondary, students can go to a higher education school or continue their job training.
In the 2010-2011 school year, 18 students attended primary school in Surpierre. Some students from Surpierre went to schools in nearby towns for kindergarten, lower secondary, and higher education.
See also
In Spanish: Surpierre para niños
