Alberswil facts for kids

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Alberswil Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Alberswil Location in Canton of Lucerne Show map of Canton of Lucerne
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Lucerne
District	Willisau
Area
• Total	3.54 km2 (1.37 sq mi)
Elevation	521 m (1,709 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	665
• Density	187.9/km2 (486.5/sq mi)
Postal code	6248
Surrounded by	Ettiswil, Gettnau, Schötz, Willisau

Alberswil is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of Lucerne. Alberswil is part of the Willisau district.

History of Alberswil

Alberswil is an old place with a long history. It was first written about around the year 1220. Back then, its name was spelled Alberswile.

Geography and Nature

Schloss Kasteln, a castle in Alberswil

An aerial view of Alberswil from 1931

Alberswil covers an area of about 3.6 square kilometers (1.4 square miles). A large part of this land, about 74%, is used for farming. This means there are many fields and pastures.

About 18% of the area is covered by forests. The remaining land is used for buildings, roads, and other things.

The municipality is next to a bog called the Wauwilermoos. Alberswil includes the main village, a small area called Burgrain, and a castle known as Schloss Kasteln.

People and Population

Alberswil has a population of about 570 people. A small number of residents, around 11%, are not Swiss citizens. Over the last ten years, the number of people living here has grown by about 10%.

Languages Spoken

Most people in Alberswil speak German. About 91% of the population uses German as their main language. Albanian is the second most common language, spoken by about 4.6% of the people. Turkish is the third most common, spoken by about 1.9%.

Age Groups

The people in Alberswil come from all age groups.

• About 28% of the population are young people aged 0 to 19 years old.
• Around 29% are young adults aged 20 to 39 years old.
• About 32% are adults aged 40 to 64 years old.
• Older adults, aged 65 and above, make up about 11% of the population.

Education and Homes

Many adults in Alberswil have completed higher education. About 58% of people aged 25-64 have finished advanced schooling. This includes university or other specialized schools.

In Alberswil, there are about 186 households. A household is a group of people living together.

• About 23% of households have only one person.
• Around 16% are large households with five or more members.

Most of the buildings in Alberswil are homes. There are many single-family homes, along with some double and multi-family homes. Most buildings are two or three stories tall.

Work and Jobs

Alberswil has a very low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work have jobs.

• About 41 people work in farming and agriculture.
• Around 25 people work in manufacturing and construction.
• About 42 people work in services, like shops or offices.

Overall, about 55% of the people in Alberswil are employed. Women make up about 43% of the workforce.

Religious Beliefs

Most people in Alberswil are Christian.

• About 79% are Roman Catholic.
• Around 9% are Protestant.
• A small number, about 1.5%, follow other Christian faiths.
• About 4% of the population are Muslim.
• Some people do not belong to any organized religion.

Population Changes Over Time

The number of people living in Alberswil has changed over the years. Here is a look at the historical population:

See also

In Spanish: Alberswil para niños