Belmont-Broye
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The Castle of Domdidier, part of Belmont-Broye
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Location of Belmont-Broye
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| Coordinates: 46°52′N 7°1′E / 46.867°N 7.017°ECoordinates: 46°52′N 7°1′E / 46.867°N 7.017°E | ||
| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Fribourg | |
| District | Broye | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 25.81 km2 (9.97 sq mi) | |
| Population (Dec 2015) | ||
| • Total | 4,914 | |
| • Density | 190/km2 (490/sq mi) | |
| Postal code | 1563-4 1773 |
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| SFOS number | 2053 | |
| Surrounded by | Avenches (VD), Missy (VD), Montagny, Oleyres (VD), Saint-Aubin | |
| Website |
http://www.belmont-broye.ch SFSO statistics |
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Belmont-Broye 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.
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.
Belmont-Broye has an area of 25.81 km2 (9.97 sq mi).
Belmont-Broye has a population (as of December 2015[update]) of 4,914.
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
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