Ulmiz facts for kids

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Ulmiz Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Ulmiz Location in Canton of Fribourg Show map of Canton of Fribourg
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Fribourg
District	See
Area
• Total	2.84 km2 (1.10 sq mi)
Elevation	494 m (1,621 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	432
• Density	152.1/km2 (394.0/sq mi)
Postal code	3214
Surrounded by	Ferenbalm (BE), Staatswald Galm, Gempenach, Gurmels, Kriechenwil (BE), Lurtigen

Ulmiz (also known as Ormey in French) is a small town in Switzerland. It is located in the Canton of Fribourg. This canton is mostly French-speaking. However, Ulmiz is one of the towns where most people speak German. It is part of the See district.

History of Ulmiz

Ulmiz is an old town with a long history. The first time anyone wrote about Ulmiz was in the year 1200. Back then, it was called Hulmeis.

Later, in 1390, its French name was mentioned. It was called Ormeis. This shows how the town has been known by both German and French names over time.

Geography of Ulmiz

Ulmiz covers an area of about 2.86 square kilometers (1.1 square miles). A large part of this land is used for farming. About 68% of the area is farmland.

Forests cover a good portion of Ulmiz too. About 26% of the town's land is covered by trees. The rest of the land, about 6.7%, has buildings and roads.

Most of the built-up area is made up of houses and other buildings. Roads and other transport paths make up a smaller part. The forests are mostly dense woods. Some small areas have orchards or groups of trees.

The farmland is mainly used for growing crops. Some areas are pastures for animals. A small part is used for orchards or vineyards. The town is in a small dip in the Biber river valley. This valley is part of the See/Lac district.

Ulmiz Coat of Arms

Every town has a special symbol called a coat of arms. It's like a unique badge for the town. The coat of arms for Ulmiz is a blue shield.

On the shield, there is a silver church with a red roof. This church stands on a green base. This design helps people recognize Ulmiz.

People and Population

Ulmiz has a population of about 416 people (as of 2022). A small number of people living here are from other countries. About 3.3% of the population are foreign nationals.

Over the last ten years, the number of people living in Ulmiz has grown. This growth is mostly because new people have moved into the town.

Languages Spoken

Most people in Ulmiz speak German. About 96.7% of the residents speak German as their main language. French is the second most common language. About 2.5% of people speak French. A very small number of people speak Albanian.

Who Lives in Ulmiz?

In 2008, about half of the people in Ulmiz were male (50.5%) and half were female (49.5%). Most of the people living in Ulmiz were born in Switzerland. Many were born right in Ulmiz or in the same canton (region).

A smaller number of people were born in other parts of Switzerland. Only a few people were born outside of Switzerland.

Age Groups

Children and teenagers (up to 19 years old) make up about 23.7% of the population. Adults (20 to 64 years old) are the largest group, at 53.8%. Seniors (over 64 years old) make up about 22.6% of the population.

Households in Ulmiz

In 2000, there were 129 households in Ulmiz. On average, about 2.6 people lived in each household. Some households had only one person. Others had five or more people.

Most of the apartments in Ulmiz are lived in all the time. Only a few are used for holidays or are empty. In recent years, new homes have been built in Ulmiz.

Economy and Jobs

In 2010, Ulmiz had a very low unemployment rate, which means almost everyone who wanted a job had one. Only 0.8% of people were unemployed.

Many people in Ulmiz work in the primary sector. This means they work in farming. There are about 12 businesses related to farming. A few people work in manufacturing.

The largest number of jobs are in the tertiary sector. This includes jobs like sales, restaurants, and healthcare. There are 17 businesses in this sector.

Many people who live in Ulmiz travel to other towns for work. More people leave Ulmiz for work than come into Ulmiz for work. About 11.6% of workers use public transport. A larger number, 44.8%, use their own car to get to work.

Religion in Ulmiz

In 2000, most people in Ulmiz belonged to a Christian church. About 76.6% were part of the Swiss Reformed Church. About 10.9% were Roman Catholic.

A small number of people belonged to other Christian churches. There were also a few people who were Islamic or Buddhist. Some people did not belong to any church.

Education in Ulmiz

Education is important in Ulmiz. Many adults have finished high school. Some have gone on to higher education, like university.

School System in Fribourg

The Canton of Fribourg has a specific school system:

• Children can attend one year of non-required Kindergarten.
• Then, they go to six years of Primary school.
• After that, there are three years of lower Secondary school. Students are grouped by their skills.
• Students can then choose to go to an optional upper Secondary school for three or four years. This can be a gymnasium (for university) or a vocational program (for specific 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 Ulmiz Today

In the 2010-2011 school year, Ulmiz had 45 students in 2 classes. There were no kindergarten classes in Ulmiz itself. However, 14 students from Ulmiz went to kindergarten in a nearby town.

Ulmiz had 2 primary classes with 45 students. There were no lower secondary classes in Ulmiz. But 19 students from Ulmiz went to lower secondary school in a neighboring town.

There were no upper secondary or vocational classes in Ulmiz. Five students went to upper secondary vocational classes in another town. Three students went to specialized higher education classes outside Ulmiz.

In 2000, 26 students came to Ulmiz for school from other towns. At the same time, 36 students from Ulmiz went to schools outside the town.

See also

In Spanish: Ulmiz para niños