Ballwil facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 Ballwil
Location in Switzerland
Ballwil
Location in Canton of Lucerne
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Lucerne | |
| District | Hochdorf | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 8.77 km2 (3.39 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 515 m (1,690 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 2,679 | |
| • Density | 305.47/km2 (791.2/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
6275
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| Surrounded by | Eschenbach, Hochdorf, Hohenrain, Inwil, Sins (AG) | |
Ballwil is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of Lucerne. Ballwil is part of the Hochdorf district.
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History of Ballwil
Ballwil is a very old place. It was first mentioned in official records way back in the year 924. Back then, it was known as Paldiwilare.
Exploring Ballwil's Geography
Ballwil is nestled in the beautiful Seetal valley. You can find it just south of Lake Baldegg.
The municipality covers an area of about 8.7 square kilometers (about 3.4 square miles). A large part of this land, about 76.7%, is used for farming. This means there are lots of fields and pastures. About 11.7% of the area is covered by forests. The remaining 11.3% is where buildings and roads are located.
Ballwil is also on the western side of Mount Lindenberg. It is close to the Reuss River. The main village of Ballwil includes many smaller communities called hamlets. Some of the biggest hamlets are Gibelflüh, Gerlingen, Wald, Wissenwegen, and Mettenwil.
Neighboring Towns
Ballwil shares its borders with several other towns. If you start from the north and go clockwise, its neighbors are Hohenrain, Sins (which is in a different canton called Aargau), Inwil, Eschenbach, and Hochdorf.
People of Ballwil
Ballwil has a population of 2,679. About 5.5% of the people living here are from other countries. In the last ten years, the number of people living in Ballwil has grown by about 12.8%.
Most people in Ballwil speak German, which is about 95.6% of the population. Albanian is the second most common language, spoken by 1.0% of the people. Serbo-Croatian is the third most common, spoken by 0.9%.
In Ballwil, many people have a good education. About 74.4% of adults have finished high school or gone on to higher education, like university.
Most homes in Ballwil are for single families. There are also some homes for two families and some larger apartment buildings.
Work and Economy
Ballwil has a low unemployment rate of 0.97%. This means most people who want to work can find a job.
Many people in Ballwil work in different types of jobs:
- Primary sector: About 140 people work in farming or other jobs that use natural resources.
- Secondary sector: About 342 people work in factories or construction.
- Tertiary sector: About 327 people work in services, like shops, schools, or offices.
Religion in Ballwil
Most people in Ballwil are Roman Catholic, making up about 82% of the population. About 7.7% are Protestant. There are also smaller groups of other Christian faiths and Muslim people. Some people do not belong to any organized religion.
The number of people living in Ballwil has changed over time, as you can see in this graph:
Famous People from Ballwil
Thomas Häberli is a professional football player. He grew up in Ballwil and still lives there today. He plays for the team BSC Young Boys.
See also
In Spanish: Ballwil para niños
