Eich, Switzerland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Eich
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Eich Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Eich Location in Canton of Lucerne Show map of Canton of Lucerne
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Lucerne
District	Sursee
Area
• Total	5.94 km2 (2.29 sq mi)
Elevation	516 m (1,693 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	1,600
• Density	269/km2 (698/sq mi)
Postal code	6205
Surrounded by	Gunzwil, Neudorf, Nottwil, Oberkirch, Schenkon, Sempach
Twin towns	Eich, Saxony (Germany)

Eich is a lovely municipality (which is like a small town or district) in the canton of Lucerne, Switzerland. It's located in the Sursee district and is known for its beautiful lakeside setting.

Discovering Eich's Past

Eich has a long history! It was first mentioned in old documents way back in 1045. Back then, it was called Heiche. Later, in 1173, its name changed to Eiche, which is very close to what we call it today.

Eich's Geography and Nature

An aerial view of Eich from 1964.

Eich covers an area of about 5.9 square kilometers (about 2.3 square miles). A large part of this land, almost 68%, is used for farming. This includes fields for crops and pastures for animals. About 12.6% of the area has buildings and roads, while nearly 20% is covered by forests.

The municipality sits right on the shores of Lake Sempach. It includes the main village of Eich and a smaller area called östl.

People and Life in Eich

In 2007, Eich had a population of 1,574 people. The number of people living here has grown quite a bit over the past 10 years!

Languages Spoken in Eich

Most people in Eich speak German, which is the main language. A small number of people also speak French or English.

Understanding Eich's Population

The people of Eich are spread across different age groups. About 22.7% of the population are young people aged 0 to 19. Around 25.7% are young adults aged 20 to 39. The largest group, about 41.2%, are adults aged 40 to 64. There are also many seniors, with 9.1% of the population being 65 to 79 years old.

Education in Eich

Switzerland is known for its good education system, and Eich is no different. Most adults (aged 25-64) in Eich have completed either high school or even higher education, like university. This means they have many skills for different jobs.

Homes and Households

In 2000, there were 447 households in Eich. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 17% of these households had only one person living in them. Around 11.6% were larger families with five or more members. Most homes in Eich are single-family houses, and many are two or three stories tall.

Jobs and Work in Eich

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

• Primary Sector: About 90 people work in the primary sector, which includes farming and agriculture.
• Secondary Sector: Around 187 people work in the secondary sector, which involves manufacturing and making things.
• Tertiary Sector: The largest group, 226 people, work in the tertiary sector. This includes jobs in services, like shops, offices, and tourism.

Many people living in Eich are employed, and women make up a good portion of the workforce.

Religious Beliefs

In 2000, most people in Eich were Roman Catholic (about 75.2%). A smaller group (about 15.2%) were Protestant. There were also a few people who followed other Christian faiths or were Muslim. Some people did not belong to any organized religion.

Eich's Population Through Time

Here's a look at how the population of Eich has changed over many years:

See also

In Spanish: Eich para niños