Bürglen, Uri facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Bürglen
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Bürglen Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Bürglen Location in Canton of Uri Show map of Canton of Uri
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Uri
District	n.a.
Area
• Total	53.06 km2 (20.49 sq mi)
Elevation	525 m (1,722 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	3,930
• Density	74.07/km2 (191.83/sq mi)
Postal code	6463
Surrounded by	Altdorf, Attinghausen, Flüelen, Muotathal (SZ), Riemenstalden (SZ), Schattdorf, Sisikon, Spiringen, Unterschächen

Bürglen is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the canton of Uri in Switzerland. It is well-known for being the legendary home of William Tell, a famous Swiss folk hero.

History of Bürglen

Bürglen has a long history! It was first written about in the year 857. Back then, it was called Burgilla. Later, in 1240, its name changed slightly to Burgelon.

Geography of Bürglen

Bürglen covers an area of about 53.1 square kilometers (20.5 square miles). A big part of this land, about 51.4%, is used for farming. Forests cover almost 20% of the area.

The town itself is built on only a small part of the land, about 2.1%. The rest, about 26.6%, is made up of natural features like rivers, glaciers, and mountains.

Where is Bürglen Located?

Bürglen is found southeast of Altdorf. It sits right at the entrance of the beautiful Schächental valley. The village is also where the road over the Klausenpass begins. This mountain pass connects the canton of Uri with the canton of Glarus.

The main part of Bürglen village is located above the left bank of the Schächen river. However, there are also many smaller settlements spread out. These settlements stretch from the valley floor all the way up the mountains to an elevation of about 1,700 meters (5,577 feet).

People and Economy in Bürglen

Bürglen has a population of over 4,000 people. A small part of the population, about 3.6%, are people from other countries. Over the last ten years, the number of people living in Bürglen has grown by about 4%.

Most people in Bürglen speak German, which is about 96.7% of the population. Other languages spoken include Serbo-Croatian and Albanian.

Education in Bürglen

People in Switzerland are generally well-educated. In Bürglen, about 61.2% of adults between 25 and 64 years old have finished higher education. This means they have either completed advanced schooling or gone to a university.

Jobs in Bürglen

Bürglen has a very low unemployment rate, which is great news! Only about 0.49% of people looking for jobs are unemployed.

Many people work in different types of jobs:

• Farming: About 284 people work in farming and related businesses. There are 126 businesses in this area.
• Manufacturing: About 727 people work in factories and other manufacturing jobs. There are 35 businesses in this sector.
• Services: About 733 people work in service jobs, like shops, hotels, and offices. There are 79 businesses in this sector.

Historical Population Trends

Here's how Bürglen's population has changed over many years:

Famous People from Bürglen

• William Tell: According to old stories and legends, Bürglen is the home village of William Tell. He is a legendary Swiss hero known for his amazing crossbow skills and for standing up for his people.

See also

In Spanish: Bürglen (Uri) para niños

Images for kids

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  The William Tell chapel in Bürglen, a famous landmark.

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  A peaceful chapel located in the Rieder valley, part of Bürglen.

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  An aerial view of Bürglen from 1963, showing the town from above.

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  The monument dedicated to William Tell in Bürglen.