Ennetmoos facts for kids

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Coat of arms
Ennetmoos Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Ennetmoos Location in Canton of Nidwalden Show map of Canton of Nidwalden
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Nidwalden
District	n.a.
Area
• Total	14.07 km2 (5.43 sq mi)
Elevation	521 m (1,709 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	2,254
• Density	160.20/km2 (414.91/sq mi)
Postal code	6372
Surrounded by	Alpnach (OW), Dallenwil, Kerns (OW), Stans, Stansstad

Ennetmoos is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the canton of Nidwalden in Switzerland. It's a lovely place nestled in the heart of Switzerland.

A Look Back in Time

Ennetmoos was first mentioned in old records around 1311 or 1315. That's a long time ago!

The dragon you see on Ennetmoos's coat of arms comes from a famous local story. It's linked to the legend of Strut von Winkelried, a hero from the 13th century. His family's old castle is believed to have been in this area.

Where is Ennetmoos?

An aerial view of the area from 2000 meters high, taken in 1925.

Ennetmoos covers an area of about 14.1 square kilometers (about 5.4 square miles). A large part of this land, almost half (47.9%), is used for farming. Another big part (43.9%) is covered by forests.

About 5.7% of the land has buildings or roads, where people live and travel. The remaining small part (2.4%) includes rivers, glaciers, or mountains that aren't used for farming or building.

The municipality includes the main village of Ennetmoos. It also has smaller areas called hamlets. These include St. Jakob, Rohren, Allweg/Grueb, and Rotzloch.

Who Lives in Ennetmoos?

Ennetmoos has a population of about 2,254 people. As of 2007, about 7.7% of the people living here were from other countries. Over the past 10 years, the number of people living in Ennetmoos has grown by about 6.5%.

Most people in Ennetmoos (94.8%) speak German. Serbo-Croatian is the second most common language (1.4%), followed by Italian (1.1%). In 2008, about 52% of the population was male and 48% was female.

Homes and Families

In 2000, there were 671 households in Ennetmoos. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 54.2% of these households had only one or two people. About 13.7% were larger households with five or more members.

Education and Jobs

People in Switzerland are generally well-educated. In Ennetmoos, about 72% of adults (aged 25-64) have finished either upper secondary education (like high school) or even higher education, such as university.

Ennetmoos has a low unemployment rate of 0.85%. This means most people who want to work have jobs.

In 2005, many people worked in different types of jobs:

• Primary sector: 182 people worked in farming, fishing, or forestry. There were 63 businesses in this area.
• Secondary sector: 376 people worked in manufacturing or construction. There were 16 businesses in this area.
• Tertiary sector: 134 people worked in services, like shops, schools, or hospitals. There were 33 businesses in this area.

Population Changes Over Time

The table below shows how the population of Ennetmoos has changed through history:

Places to See

Ennetmoos has several interesting places to visit:

• The church St. Jakob
• The chapel St. Leonhard in Rohren
• The chapel St. Magnus in Allweg
• A monument called Überfalldenkmal in Allweg
• The old ruins at Rotzberg
• The Stanserhorn mountain and its resort, which offers great views
• Part of the St. Jakobsweg, a famous pilgrimage route

See also

In Spanish: Ennetmoos para niños