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Belmont-Broye
The Castle of Domdidier, part of Belmont-Broye
The Castle of Domdidier, part of Belmont-Broye
Coat of arms of Belmont-Broye
Coat of arms
Belmont-Broye is located in Switzerland
Belmont-Broye
Belmont-Broye
Location in Switzerland
Belmont-Broye is located in Canton of Fribourg
Belmont-Broye
Belmont-Broye
Location in Canton of Fribourg
Country Switzerland
Canton Fribourg
District Broye
Area
 • Total 25.79 km2 (9.96 sq mi)
Population
 (Dec 2020 )
 • Total 5,635
 • Density 218.50/km2 (565.90/sq mi)
Postal code
1563-4
1773
Surrounded by Avenches (VD), Missy (VD), Montagny, Oleyres (VD), Saint-Aubin

Belmont-Broye (French pronunciation: [bɛlmɔ̃ bʁwa]) is a municipality in the district of Broye, in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland. On 1 January 2016, the former municipalities of Domdidier, Dompierre, Léchelles and Russy merged to form Belmont-Broye.

History

Domdidier is first mentioned around 1157-62 as Donno Desiderio.

Dompierre is first mentioned in 1137 as Donperre.

Léchelles is first mentioned in 1243 as Leschieres. The municipality was formerly known by its German name Leitern, however, that name is no longer used.

Russy is first mentioned in 1228 as Rusie.

Geography

Belmont-Broye has an area of 25.79 km2 (9.96 sq mi).

Demographics

Belmont-Broye has a population (as of December 2020) of 5,635.

Heritage sites of national significance

De Gottrau Léchelles Jul 2011
Mansion De Gottrau

The Mansion De Gottrau is listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance. The entire village of Dompierre is designated as part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites.

Transportation

The municipality has three railway stations: Domdidier and Dompierre FR to the northwest on the Palézieux–Lyss line and Léchelles to the south on the Fribourg–Yverdon line. Between them they have regular service to Lausanne, Kerzers, Fribourg/Freiburg, and Yverdon-les-Bains.

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