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Matran

third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Matran is a point in Fribourg, Switzerland with 1,543 inhabitants, at 611 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Villars-sur-Glane, 2 km to the east. The national capital Bern is 33 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Bern Airport, 34 km away.

Also known as: CH2208

Overview

Matran is municipality in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland — DE Gemeinde im Kanton Freiburg, Schweiz.

It is located in Sarine District, Switzerland.

The population is about 1,521 (2018).

It covers about 2.89 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 614 metre.

Also known as: Matran FR

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Image 2013-05-07 Friburgo (Foto Dietrich Michael Weidmann) 015.JPG

Coat of arms

Coat of arms CHE Matran COA.svg

Locator map

Locator map Karte Gemeinde Matran 2007.png

Basic Data

  • Country Switzerland
  • Located in Sarine District
  • Area 2.89 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    46° 47' 2" N, 7° 5' 28" E
  • Elevation DEM: 611 m
  • Timezone Europe/Zurich
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 1,543
  • Pop. Density 673 p/km²
  • Built-up 9.7%
  • Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
  • Currency Franc (CHF)
  • Phone Prefix +41

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Places in Matran

  • Matran
    seat of a third-order administrative division

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Transport in Matran

Alternate Names

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CH2208

Weather in Matran

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Matran, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 19.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 10.9 to 20.6 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 367 W/m2.

Temperature
19.9 C
Wind
1.4 m/s N (352 deg)
Humidity
60 %
Pressure
1,027.8 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.10 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 19.9 1.4 352 60 1,027.8 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 14.7 1.3 109 75 1,027.4 0.37 / 0.37 95 214.0 n/a
12h 11.7 1.1 140 88 1,028.1 0.00 / 0.00 20 0.0 n/a
18h 10.9 0.7 134 90 1,028.1 0.00 / 0.00 97 0.7 n/a
Tomorrow 20.6 2.0 13 54 1,026.0 0.10 / 0.10 40 367.4 n/a
30h 14.6 1.4 89 79 1,026.2 0.36 / 0.46 100 246.9 n/a
36h 12.6 0.7 149 87 1,026.7 0.00 / 0.06 99 0.0 n/a
42h 11.9 0.8 174 90 1,026.0 0.01 / 0.07 26 0.5 n/a
Monday 20.4 2.2 359 53 1,023.2 0.05 / 0.12 8 402.7 n/a
54h 12.8 1.8 109 88 1,023.2 1.25 / 1.37 0 269.7 n/a
60h 10.3 1.3 152 90 1,022.5 0.00 / 0.00 27 0.0 n/a
66h 9.8 1.0 148 90 1,021.2 0.00 / 0.00 63 0.5 n/a
Tuesday 19.9 1.6 313 53 1,017.9 0.03 / 0.03 4 372.3 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-03 12:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Matran?
Now 19.9 C with overcast skies and a 1.4 m/s northerly wind. Next 24h: 10.9 to 20.6 C, max wind 2.0 m/s. Precip around 0.1 mm. Solar peaks near 367 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
Around 0.1 mm of precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Matran today?
Sunrise around 07:31 and sunset around 19:09 (local time). Day length about 11h 38m.
What is the local time in Matran?
Local time is 22:05. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Matran?
Matran is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Matran?
Population about 1,543.
What is the elevation of Matran?
DEM 611 m.
Where is Matran located?
It is at 46.78391, 7.09101 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Matran in?
It is in Switzerland.

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Last updated 2021-12-03
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