Treyvaux facts for kids
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Treyvaux
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 Treyvaux
Location in Switzerland
Treyvaux
Location in Canton of Fribourg
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Fribourg | |
| District | Sarine | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 11.4 km2 (4.4 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 770 m (2,530 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,466 | |
| • Density | 128.6/km2 (333.1/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1733
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| Surrounded by | Arconciel, La Roche, Le Mouret, Pont-la-Ville, Rossens, Senèdes | |
Treyvaux (French: [tʁɛːvo]; Arpitan: Trèvâlx [tʁiˈvo]) is a charming village and a municipality located in the Sarine district of the canton of Fribourg in Switzerland. It's a lovely place with a rich history and beautiful surroundings.
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History of Treyvaux
Treyvaux was first mentioned a very long time ago, between 1163 and 1166. Back then, it was called Tribus Vallibus, which means "Of Three Valleys" in Latin. Over the years, its name changed many times. Some of the old names included Tresvaux, Trevaux, and Trevoul.
Geography of Treyvaux
Treyvaux covers an area of about 11.4 square kilometers (4.4 square miles). A large part of this land, about 63.4%, is used for farming. This means there are lots of fields and pastures.
About 29.5% of the area is covered by forests, with many tall trees. The village itself, with its buildings and roads, takes up about 6.2% of the land. There are also some rivers and lakes, making up 0.6% of the area. A tiny part, 0.1%, is land that can't be used for anything.
Treyvaux is located in the Sarine district, right on the eastern side of the Sarine River.
Treyvaux's Coat of Arms
Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. Treyvaux's coat of arms is split into two parts. On one side, it has a black rooster's head with red details on a gold background. On the other side, it's just red. This unique design helps represent the municipality.
People and Population in Treyvaux
Treyvaux has a population of about 1,466 people. About 8% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the last ten years, the number of people living in Treyvaux has grown by about 10.5%.
Most people in Treyvaux, about 93.3%, speak French as their main language. Some people also speak German (3.3%) or Portuguese (1.8%).
In Treyvaux, the population is almost evenly split between males and females. About 30.1% of the people are children and teenagers (under 20 years old). Adults (aged 20 to 64) make up 56.9% of the population, and seniors (over 64) make up 13%.
There are about 453 households in Treyvaux, with an average of 2.7 people living in each home. Most of the apartments in the municipality are lived in all the time.
Important Heritage Sites in Treyvaux
Treyvaux is home to some very old and important buildings. These are listed as heritage sites of national significance. This means they are protected because they are very important to Switzerland's history and culture.
The two main heritage sites are:
- The old Church of Saint-Pierre.
- A historic farm house located at Le Pré de la Maison 12.
Economy and Jobs in Treyvaux
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Treyvaux was very low, at 1.7%. This means most people who wanted a job had one.
The jobs in Treyvaux are divided into three main groups:
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs related to nature, like farming and forestry. About 91 people work in this area.
- Secondary Sector: This involves making things, like in factories or construction. About 238 people work in this sector.
- Tertiary Sector: These are service jobs, like working in shops, restaurants, or schools. About 119 people work in this area.
Many people who live in Treyvaux travel to other towns for work. However, there are also some people who come into Treyvaux to work. Most people use a private car to get to their jobs.
Religion in Treyvaux
Most people in Treyvaux are Roman Catholic, making up about 91.7% of the population. A smaller number of people, about 3%, belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. There are also a few people who follow other religions, like Islam, Buddhism, or Hinduism. About 3% of the population does not belong to any church.
Education in Treyvaux
In Treyvaux, many people have completed a good level of education. About 33.7% of the population has finished upper secondary education, which is like high school. About 9.4% have gone on to higher education, like university.
The school system in the Canton of Fribourg works like this:
- First, there's one year of optional Kindergarten.
- Then, students go to Primary school for six years.
- After that, there are three years of lower Secondary school. Students are grouped based on their abilities.
- Following lower Secondary, students can choose to go to an upper Secondary school for three or four years. 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 Tertiary school or start an apprenticeship to learn a trade.
In the 2010-2011 school year, Treyvaux had 161 students in 8 classes. Some students from Treyvaux also went to schools in nearby towns.
See also
In Spanish: Treyvaux para niños
