Beromünster facts for kids

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Beromünster Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Beromünster Location in Canton of Lucerne Show map of Canton of Lucerne
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Lucerne
District	Sursee
Area
• Total	42.12 km2 (16.26 sq mi)
Elevation	642 m (2,106 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	6,661
• Density	158.143/km2 (409.59/sq mi)
Postal code	6215
Localities	Schwarzenbach
Surrounded by	Aesch, Beinwil am See (AG), Ermensee, Gunzwil, Menziken (AG), Mosen

Beromünster is a town in the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland. It's part of the Sursee district. Over the years, some smaller towns have joined Beromünster. Schwarzenbach joined in 2004, Gunzwil in 2009, and Neudorf in 2013.

History of Beromünster

Münster im Aargau in 1654, by Matthäus Merian the Younger

Beromünster is an old town with a long history. It was first mentioned in official records in 1223. Back then, it was called villa Beronensis. Later, in 1333, it was known as Münster in Ergöwe. For a long time, until 1934, people just called it Münster (LU).

Geography and Landscape

The Flecken area in Beromünster

An aerial view of Beromünster from 300 meters high, taken by Walter Mittelholzer in 1923

The former train station in Beromünster (2000)

Beromünster covers an area of about 29.35 square kilometers (11.33 square miles). A large part of this land, about 64.7%, is used for farming. Forests cover another 21.1% of the area. The remaining land is used for buildings and roads (14.1%), or it's non-productive land like rivers (0.2%).

In 1997, about 16.32% of the land was covered by forests. For farming, 72.03% of the agricultural land is used for crops or pastures. About 3.54% is used for growing fruits or grapes.

The town is located in the upper Wynental valley. Beromünster has two main parts:

• The Flecken area, which sits in a low valley.
• The church-owned village of Beromünster, located on the western side of a hill.

The Flecken area has three rows of houses. These were built after a big fire in 1764.

Population and People

Beromünster has a population of 6,661 people. About 13.4% of the people living here are from other countries. The total population of the combined municipality is 4,588, with 10.1% being foreign nationals. Over the last 10 years, the population has grown by about 2.1%.

Most people in Beromünster speak German (90.1%). Albanian is the second most common language (4.6%), followed by Serbo-Croatian (2.1%).

Political Choices

In the 2007 election, the most popular political party was the CVP. They received 45.9% of the votes. Other popular parties included:

• The SVP (23%)
• The FDP (19.1%)
• The Green Party (5.5%)

Age Groups

The population of Beromünster is divided into different age groups:

• 26.8% of the people are 0–19 years old.
• 24.1% are 20–39 years old.
• 34.1% are 40–64 years old.
• 11.3% are 65–79 years old.
• 3.1% are 80–89 years old.
• 0.6% are 90+ years old.

Education and Homes

Most people in Switzerland are well-educated. In Beromünster, about 71.1% of adults (aged 25-64) have finished high school or gone on to higher education, like a university.

In 2000, there were 1,542 households in Beromünster. About 25.9% of these homes had only one person living in them. About 16.4% were large households with five or more family members. Most homes were two or three stories tall.

Jobs and Work

Beromünster has a low unemployment rate of 1.18%. In 2005, many people worked in different areas:

• Farming and raw materials: 91 people worked in agriculture and related businesses.
• Manufacturing and industry: 308 people worked in factories and other industrial jobs.
• Services: 709 people worked in service jobs, like shops, schools, or healthcare.

In 2000, about 50.5% of the people in Beromünster had a job. Women made up 40.5% of the workforce.

Religious Beliefs

In the 2000 census, people in Beromünster reported their religious beliefs:

• 82.1% were Roman Catholic.
• 7.4% were Protestant.
• 1.64% belonged to other Christian faiths.
• 3.71% were Muslim.
• 2.54% did not belong to any organized religion.
• 2.56% chose not to answer.

Population Changes Over Time

Here's how the population of Beromünster has changed throughout history:

Interesting Sights

The Blosenbergturm radio tower outside Beromünster

One of the most famous sights in Beromünster is the Blosenbergturm. This is a very tall radio tower, standing about 215 to 217 meters (705-712 feet) high. It was built in 1937.

The castle in Beromünster is also historically important. It was home to one of the very first printing presses in Switzerland, which was set up there in 1470.

Weather in Beromünster

Beromünster experiences an average of 138.1 days of rain each year. The town receives about 1223 millimeters (48 inches) of rain annually.

• The wettest month is June, with an average of 150 mm (5.9 inches) of rain over 13.2 days.
• May has the most rainy days, with an average of 13.7 days of precipitation, but slightly less rain (126 mm or 5 inches).
• The driest month is October, with an average of 74 mm (2.9 inches) of rain over 13.2 days.

Notable People from Beromünster

Beromünster has been home to several important people:

• Joseph Widmer (1779–1844): A Swiss Catholic theologian. He was born nearby and passed away in Beromünster.
• Ignaz Paul Vital Troxler (1780–1866): A Swiss doctor, politician, and philosopher.
• Pia Fries (born 1955): A Swiss painter known for her art.

See also

In Spanish: Beromünster para niños