Wallenried facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 Wallenried
Location in Switzerland
Wallenried
Location in Canton of Fribourg
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Fribourg | |
| District | See | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.88 km2 (1.50 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 559 m (1,834 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2015)
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| • Total | 447 | |
| • Density | 115.21/km2 (298.4/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
1784
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| Surrounded by | Courlevon, Courtepin, Cressier, Gurmels, Misery-Courtion, Villarepos | |
Wallenried, also known by its French name Esserts, was a small town in Switzerland. It was located in the See district, within the Fribourg canton. This area is known for having many French speakers. However, Wallenried was special because a large number of its residents also spoke German.
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Exploring Wallenried's Landscape
Wallenried covered an area of about 3.86 square kilometers (1.49 square miles). A big part of this land, about 62%, was used for farming. This means there were many fields for growing crops and pastures for animals.
Forests and Buildings
About 17% of Wallenried's land was covered by forests. The rest, around 21%, was developed with buildings and roads. This shows a mix of nature and human activity in the area.
Wallenried's Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Wallenried has a special design. It features a silver background with three wavy blue lines going from top left to bottom right. On top of these, there is a single red line. This unique design represents the town.
People and Languages in Wallenried
In 2015, Wallenried had a population of 447 people. Over ten years, from 2000 to 2010, the number of people living there grew by about 30%. Most of this growth was because new people moved into the town.
Languages Spoken
In 2000, most people in Wallenried, about 53.5%, spoke French as their main language. The second most common language was German, spoken by about 43.6% of the population. A small number of people also spoke Italian.
Where People Were Born
About 32% of the people living in Wallenried in 2000 were born there. Many others, about 38%, were born in the same canton of Fribourg. About 21% came from other parts of Switzerland, and 6.7% were born outside of Switzerland.
Age Groups
In 2000, young people (aged 0-19) made up about 25.5% of the population. Adults (aged 20-64) were the largest group, at 62.1%. Seniors (over 64) made up about 12.4% of the population.
Population Changes Over Time
The chart below shows how Wallenried's population has changed through the years. You can see how the number of residents has gone up and down over time.
Wallenried's Economy
In 2010, Wallenried had a low unemployment rate of 1.8%. This means most people who wanted to work had jobs.
Types of Jobs
Many people in Wallenried worked in the primary economic sector, which includes farming. There were also jobs in the secondary sector, like manufacturing, and the tertiary sector, which includes services.
Commuting for Work
In 2000, more people from Wallenried traveled to other towns for work than people who came into Wallenried to work. About 63% of working residents used a private car to get to their jobs.
Religion in Wallenried
According to the 2000 census, most people in Wallenried were Roman Catholic, making up about 58.9% of the population. Another large group, about 29%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. A small number of people belonged to other Christian churches or had no religious affiliation.
Education in Wallenried
In Wallenried, many adults had completed higher education. About 39.8% had finished upper secondary education, and 13.7% had gone on to university or a specialized college.
School System in Fribourg
The school system in the Canton of Fribourg starts with one year of optional Kindergarten. After that, students attend six years of Primary school. Then, they go to three years of lower Secondary school, where they are grouped by their abilities.
After lower Secondary, students can choose to attend an optional upper Secondary school for three or four years. This can be a gymnasium (which prepares them for university) or a vocational program (which teaches job skills). After this, students can go to a Tertiary school or start an apprenticeship.
Students and Schools
During the 2010-2011 school year, no students attended school directly in Wallenried. However, 88 students from Wallenried went to schools in nearby towns. These included students from kindergarten all the way up to vocational secondary programs.
See also
In Spanish: Wallenried para niños
