Ebikon facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ebikon
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Ebikon Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Ebikon Location in Canton of Lucerne Show map of Canton of Lucerne
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Lucerne
District	Lucerne
Area
• Total	9.68 km2 (3.74 sq mi)
Elevation	420 m (1,380 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	14,066
• Density	1,453.1/km2 (3,763.5/sq mi)
Postal code	6030
Surrounded by	Adligenswil, Buchrain, Dierikon, Emmen, Lucerne (Luzern)
Twin towns	Embd (Switzerland)

Ebikon is a town in Switzerland, located in the canton of Lucerne. It is part of the Lucerne district.

A Look Back in Time

Ebikon has a long history! It was first mentioned way back in the late 800s. Back then, it was called marcha Abinchova.

Discovering Ebikon's Geography

Aerial view of Ebikon (1970)

Ebikon covers an area of about 9.7 square kilometers (3.7 square miles). A big part of this land, about 38%, is used for farming. Forests cover almost 24% of the area.

About 30% of Ebikon is built up with buildings and roads. The rest of the land, about 7%, includes things like rivers and mountains.

Ebikon is located along an old road that connects the cities of Lucerne and Zürich. The town includes the main village of Ebikon and a large part of the Rotsee, also known as the Red Lake. It also covers the upper Ron valley and the area called Rathausen.

People and Life in Ebikon

Ebikon is home to many people. As of 2022, its population is around 14,000. About 20% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the last ten years, the town's population has grown steadily.

Most people in Ebikon speak German, which is the main language. Some other languages spoken include Serbo-Croatian and Italian.

How People Vote

In the 2007 elections, the most popular political group was the SVP. They received almost 30% of the votes. Other popular groups included the CVP, the FDP, and the SPS. People in Ebikon vote for different parties to represent their ideas.

Age Groups in Ebikon

The population in Ebikon includes people of all ages.

• About 22% of the people are young, aged 0 to 19 years old.
• Around 27% are young adults, aged 20 to 39 years old.
• The largest group, about 36%, are adults aged 40 to 64 years old.
• Older adults, aged 65 and above, make up about 15% of the population.

Education and Homes

Many adults in Ebikon have completed higher education. This means they have gone to a university or a special college after high school.

Most homes in Ebikon are for single families or multiple families living in one building. Many buildings have two or three stories.

Work and Jobs

Ebikon has a low unemployment rate, meaning most people who want to work can find jobs.

• Some people work in the primary sector, which includes farming.
• Many people work in the secondary sector, which involves making things in factories.
• The largest number of people work in the tertiary sector, which includes jobs like teaching, healthcare, and working in shops.

Religious Beliefs

In Ebikon, many people are Roman Catholic or Protestant. There are also people who follow other Christian faiths, Islam, or other religions. Some people do not belong to any organized religion.

Population Growth Over Time

Here's how Ebikon's population has changed through history:

Famous People from Ebikon

• Theodor Scherer-Boccard (1816–1885) was a Swiss journalist and politician. He lived in a small castle in Ebikon for many years.
• Walter Linsenmaier (1917 – 2000) was a Swiss artist and an entomologist, which means he studied insects.

See also

In Spanish: Ebikon para niños