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Egolzwil Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Egolzwil Location in Canton of Lucerne Show map of Canton of Lucerne
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Lucerne
District	Willisau
Area
• Total	4.18 km2 (1.61 sq mi)
Elevation	523 m (1,716 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	1,530
• Density	366.0/km2 (948/sq mi)
Postal code	6243
Surrounded by	Dagmersellen, Nebikon, Schötz, Wauwil

Egolzwil is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the Willisau district, which is part of the canton of Lucerne. Egolzwil is known for its beautiful natural surroundings and its ancient history.

History of Egolzwil

Egolzwil was first mentioned in old writings around the year 1160. Back then, it was called Eigoltiswile.

During World War II, there was a prison camp nearby called Wauwilermoos. Allied soldiers who had escaped from other Swiss internment camps were held there.

Geography of Egolzwil

Aerial view of Egolzwil (1950)

Egolzwil covers an area of about 4.2 square kilometers (1.6 square miles). This was measured in 2006.

Most of the land, about 61.9%, is used for agriculture. This means it's used for farming or raising animals. About 24% of the area is covered by forests.

The town itself, with its buildings and roads, makes up about 12.9% of the land. The rest of the land, a small part, includes rivers and other natural areas.

Egolzwil is located on the northern edge of an area called the Wauwilermoos. The town itself is a linear village, meaning its buildings are spread out along a road.

People and Population in Egolzwil

Egolzwil's Population Numbers

Egolzwil has a population of about 1,280 people. This number can change over time. About 8.2% of the people living in Egolzwil are not Swiss citizens.

Over the last 10 years, the population has grown by about 5.8%. This means more people have moved to Egolzwil.

Languages Spoken in Egolzwil

Most people in Egolzwil speak German. About 93% of the population uses German as their main language.

Other languages spoken include Serbo-Croatian (about 2.3%) and Albanian (about 1.2%).

Political Choices in Egolzwil

In the 2007 election, the most popular political party was the CVP. They received about 45.8% of the votes.

Other popular parties were the FDP (26.8%) and the SVP (17.6%). The Green Party also received some votes (5.4%).

Age Groups in Egolzwil

In 2008, the population of Egolzwil was divided into different age groups:

• About 25.9% of the people were 0–19 years old (children and teenagers).
• About 27.1% were 20–39 years old (young adults).
• About 37.1% were 40–64 years old (middle-aged adults).
• About 7.2% were 65–79 years old (seniors).
• A small number, about 2.4%, were 80–89 years old.
• Very few, about 0.3%, were 90 years old or older.

Education in Egolzwil

People in Switzerland generally have a good education. In Egolzwil, about 72.9% of adults (aged 25-64) have finished either upper secondary education or a higher level of education. This could be a university or a special college called a Fachhochschule.

Homes and Households in Egolzwil

In 2000, there were 442 households in Egolzwil.

• About 26.9% of these households had only one person living in them.
• About 17.6% were large households with five or more members.

Most of the homes were either two or three stories tall. There were fewer single-story buildings or buildings with four or more stories.

Jobs and Work in Egolzwil

Egolzwil has a low unemployment rate of 1.6%. This means most people who want to work have jobs.

In 2005, people worked in different types of jobs:

• Primary sector: 48 people worked in farming and agriculture. There were 17 businesses in this area.
• Secondary sector: 113 people worked in manufacturing and industry. There were 12 businesses in this area.
• Tertiary sector: 301 people worked in services, like shops, offices, or healthcare. There were 25 businesses in this area.

About 53.6% of the people in Egolzwil were employed. Women made up about 42% of the workforce.

Religions in Egolzwil

In 2000, most people in Egolzwil were Christian:

• About 80.6% were Roman Catholic.
• About 7.7% were Protestant.
• Another 2.77% belonged to other Christian faiths.

About 2.28% of the population were Muslim. A small number of people belonged to other religions or did not have any organized religion.

Historical Population Growth

Here's how the population of Egolzwil has changed over time:

Important Heritage Sites

A reconstruction of three ancient pile dwellings at Wauwilermoos.

Egolzwil is home to a very important ancient site called the Wauwilermoos pile dwelling settlement. This site is listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance.

The Egolzwil 3 settlement is part of the Prehistoric Pile dwellings around the Alps. This is a group of ancient settlements that are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This means they are very important to the world's history.

Egolzwil 3 is thought to be the oldest settlement of its kind in Switzerland. Scientists believe the wooden parts of the settlement date back to around 4300 BC.

Archaeologists have studied the site many times. They found that the settlement was lived in for only about six years. It had rows of houses with floors made of bark. They also found many tools made from ceramic, stone, flint, and animal antlers. These tools included pots, jugs, and cups.

See also

In Spanish: Egolzwil para niños