Vuisternens-devant-Romont facts for kids
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Vuisternens-devant-Romont
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 Vuisternens-devant-Romont
Location in Switzerland
Vuisternens-devant-Romont
Location in Canton of Fribourg
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Fribourg | |
| District | Glâne | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 24.02 km2 (9.27 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 791 m (2,595 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 2,338 | |
| • Density | 97.34/km2 (252.10/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1687
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| Surrounded by | Grangettes, La Verrerie, Le Flon, Massonnens, Mézières, Sâles, Siviriez | |
Vuisternens-devant-Romont is a town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the Glâne district, which is part of the Fribourg canton. This town is known for its beautiful natural surroundings and a strong sense of community.
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Exploring Vuisternens-devant-Romont's Geography
Vuisternens-devant-Romont covers an area of about 24.1 square kilometers (9.3 square miles). A large part of this land, about 78.5%, is used for farming. This means there are many fields and pastures.
About 15.1% of the area is covered by forests. The remaining land includes buildings, roads, and a small amount of rivers or lakes. A very tiny part, 0.2%, is land that cannot be used for farming or building.
Understanding the Town's Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Vuisternens-devant-Romont is quite simple. It is described as Argent, a Bend Gules. This means it has a silver (argent) background. Across it, there is a red (gules) diagonal stripe, called a bend. This stripe goes from the top left to the bottom right of the shield.
Population and People of Vuisternens-devant-Romont
Vuisternens-devant-Romont has a population of 2,338 people. In 2008, about 4.3% of the people living here were foreign nationals. Over ten years (from 2000 to 2010), the town's population grew by 8.2%. This growth happened because more people were born than died, and more people moved into the town than left it.
Most people in Vuisternens-devant-Romont speak French as their main language. In 2000, about 94.4% of the population spoke French. The next most common languages were Portuguese (2.8%) and German (2.0%).
In 2008, the population was almost evenly split between males (49.3%) and females (50.7%). Most residents were Swiss citizens. About 32.8% of the people living in the town in 2000 were also born there. Many others were born in the same canton (41.9%) or elsewhere in Switzerland (13.0%). About 8.9% were born outside Switzerland.
Young people, aged 0-19, made up about 29.8% of the population in 2000. Adults (20-64 years old) were 56.3%, and seniors (over 64 years old) were 13.9%.
In 2000, there were 253 single people and 241 married people in the town. There were also 32 widows or widowers and 11 divorced individuals. The town had 614 private households, with about 2.9 people living in each home on average.
Important Heritage Sites
The Farm House located at Route De Villariaz 11 is a very important building. It is listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance. This means it is a special place that is protected because of its historical or cultural importance.
Economy and Jobs in Vuisternens-devant-Romont
In 2010, the unemployment rate in Vuisternens-devant-Romont was low, at 1.5%. This means most people who wanted a job had one.
The town's economy is divided into three main parts:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs related to natural resources, like farming. In 2008, 218 people worked in this sector, mostly in agriculture.
- Secondary sector: This involves making things, like in factories or construction. There were 122 people working in this sector, with many in manufacturing and construction.
- Tertiary sector: This covers service jobs, like working in shops, transport, hotels, or healthcare. In 2008, 187 people worked in this sector.
In total, there were 411 full-time equivalent jobs in 2008. This number helps to show the total amount of work done, even if some jobs are part-time. About 44.8% of the workforce were women.
Many people who live in Vuisternens-devant-Romont travel to other towns for work. In 2000, 201 residents commuted out of the municipality, while only 54 commuted in. Most people (64.5%) used a private car to get to work, while a smaller number (5.8%) used public transportation.
Religious Life in the Community
According to the 2000 census, most people in Vuisternens-devant-Romont are Roman Catholic, making up 89.4% of the population. A smaller number, 1.5%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.
Some people belonged to other Christian churches (3.72%) or were Islamic (0.74%). About 2.98% of the population did not belong to any church, meaning they were agnostic or atheist. A small group (3.54%) did not answer the question about their religion.
Education System and Schools
In Vuisternens-devant-Romont, about 30.5% of the population has finished non-mandatory upper secondary education. This is like high school. About 7.3% have gone on to higher education, such as a university or a specialized college (a Fachhochschule).
The Fribourg canton has a specific school system:
- One year of non-mandatory Kindergarten.
- Six years of Primary school.
- Three years of obligatory lower Secondary school, where students are grouped by their abilities.
- After lower Secondary, students can choose a three or four-year optional upper Secondary school. This can be a gymnasium (which prepares students for university) or a vocational program (which prepares them for a specific job).
- After upper Secondary, students can go to a Tertiary school or start an apprenticeship (learning a trade on the job).
During the 2010-11 school year, there were 204 students in 11 classes in Vuisternens-devant-Romont. A total of 401 students from the town attended school, either locally or in nearby towns. The town had 2 kindergarten classes with 25 students and 9 primary classes with 179 students.
There were no lower or upper secondary classes in Vuisternens-devant-Romont itself. However, 85 students attended lower secondary school in a neighboring town. Also, 28 upper secondary students and 72 vocational students went to classes in other municipalities. Some students also attended higher education classes outside the town.
In 2000, 44 students came to Vuisternens-devant-Romont from other towns to study. At the same time, 50 residents of Vuisternens-devant-Romont went to schools outside the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Vuisternens-devant-Romont para niños
