Villarsel-sur-Marly facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Villarsel-sur-Marly
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 Villarsel-sur-Marly
Location in Switzerland
Villarsel-sur-Marly
Location in Canton of Fribourg
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Fribourg | |
| District | Sarine | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.39 km2 (0.54 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 736 m (2,415 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 75 | |
| • Density | 54.0/km2 (139.7/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1723
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| Surrounded by | Ependes, Le Mouret, Marly, Pierrafortscha, Tentlingen | |
Villarsel-sur-Marly is a small and charming town, also known as a municipality, located in Switzerland. It's part of the Sarine district in the Fribourg canton. People there mostly speak French.
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History of Villarsel-sur-Marly
Villarsel-sur-Marly has a long history! It was first mentioned in official records way back in 1278. Back then, it was called Villarser.
Geography and Land Use
Villarsel-sur-Marly covers about 1.4 square kilometers (0.5 square miles). Most of this land, about 75%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 18% of the area.
A small part, about 4%, has buildings and roads. Rivers and lakes make up about 3% of the land. The town is located in the Sarine district, right next to the Gérine river.
Understanding the Coat of Arms
A coat of arms is like a special symbol or emblem for a town or family. Villarsel-sur-Marly's coat of arms is red. It shows a golden fox sitting down. In the top left corner, there is a white Maltese Cross.
Population and People
Villarsel-sur-Marly has a small population. As of the latest count, there are about 100 people living there. About 13.5% of the people are from other countries.
Over the last 10 years, the population has grown by about 24.6%. This growth is due to more people moving into the town and more births than deaths.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Villarsel-sur-Marly speak French. About 89% of the population uses French as their main language. German is the second most common language, spoken by about 7% of the people. A small number, about 4%, speak Italian.
Who Lives in Villarsel-sur-Marly?
As of 2008, the population was almost evenly split between males and females. About 48% were male and 52% were female. Most of the people living in the town were born either in Villarsel-sur-Marly itself or in the same canton (Fribourg).
Young people, aged 0 to 19, make up a big part of the population, about 36.5%. Adults, aged 20 to 64, make up about 54%. Seniors, over 64, are about 9.5% of the population.
In 2000, there were 24 households in the town. On average, about 3 people lived in each home.
Important Heritage Sites
The old farm house of the Saint-Jean commandry is a very important building. It is listed as a Swiss national heritage site. This means it's a special place that is protected because of its history and importance. The entire small village of Villarsel-sur-Marly is also recognized as an important heritage site.
Economy and Jobs
In 2010, Villarsel-sur-Marly had a very low unemployment rate, only 1%. This means almost everyone who wanted a job had one.
Most of the jobs in Villarsel-sur-Marly are in the primary economic sector. This means jobs related to farming and agriculture. In 2008, there were 11 people working in this sector, with 5 businesses involved. There were no jobs in manufacturing or services within the town itself.
Many people who live in Villarsel-sur-Marly travel to other towns for work. In 2000, about 25 workers commuted away from the municipality. Most of them, about 63%, used a private car to get to work. About 12% used public transportation.
Religion in the Community
According to the 2000 census, most people in Villarsel-sur-Marly are Roman Catholic, about 87.8%. A smaller group, about 6.8%, belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. A few people did not belong to any church or chose not to answer.
Education System
In Villarsel-sur-Marly, many adults have completed higher education. About 29.7% have finished high school, and 18.9% have gone on to university or a specialized college.
The Canton of Fribourg has a specific school system:
- Kids start with one year of optional Kindergarten.
- Then, they go to six years of Primary school.
- After that, there are three years of mandatory lower Secondary school. Students are grouped based on their abilities.
- Following lower Secondary, students can choose to attend a three or four-year upper Secondary school. This can be a gymnasium (which prepares them for university) or a vocational program (which prepares them for a specific job).
- After upper Secondary, students can go to a Tertiary school (like a university) or continue with an apprenticeship.
During the 2010-2011 school year, no students attended school directly in Villarsel-sur-Marly. However, 16 students from the town went to schools in nearby municipalities. These included students in primary, secondary, and vocational programs.
See also
In Spanish: Villarsel-sur-Marly para niños
