Galgenen facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Galgenen
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Galgenen Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Galgenen Location in Canton of Schwyz Show map of Canton of Schwyz
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Schwyz
District	March
Area
• Total	13.27 km2 (5.12 sq mi)
Elevation	425 m (1,394 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	5,277
• Density	397.66/km2 (1,029.9/sq mi)
Postal code	8854
Surrounded by	Altendorf, Lachen, Schübelbach, Vorderthal, Wangen

Galgenen is a lovely community, also called a municipality, located in the March District within the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland. It's a place where people live and work together.

Catholic St. Martin Church at Galgenen

A Look at Galgenen's Past

Galgenen has a long history! The first time anyone wrote about Galgenen was in the year 1229. Back then, it was called Galgênne.

What is Galgenen Like Geographically?

Galgenen covers an area of about 13.3 square kilometers (which is about 5.1 square miles).

Aerial view of Galgenen from 1919

How is the Land Used?

A big part of Galgenen, about 50.8%, is used for farming. This means there are fields where crops grow or animals graze. Forests cover 39.8% of the land, providing beautiful natural areas.

About 9% of the land has buildings or roads. The rest, a small 0.4%, is made up of things like rivers or mountains that aren't used for farming or building.

Villages and Hamlets in Galgenen

Galgenen includes the main village of Galgenen itself. It also has a part of the village called Siebnen-Galgenen. Plus, there are smaller communities, known as hamlets, named Achern, Buechli, Stöckli, and Steinweid.

Who Lives in Galgenen?

Galgenen is home to many people! As of the latest count, the population is 5,277. Over the last ten years, the number of people living here has grown by about 10.6%.

Languages Spoken in Galgenen

Most people in Galgenen speak German, about 90.7% of the population. Other languages spoken include Albanian (3.0%) and Serbo-Croatian (1.4%).

Age Groups in the Community

The people in Galgenen come from all age groups.

• About 25.7% of the population are young people, aged 0 to 19.
• Around 30.4% are young adults, aged 20 to 39.
• The largest group, about 33.2%, are adults aged 40 to 64.
• Older adults, aged 65 and above, make up about 10.6% of the population.

Homes and Families

In Galgenen, there are about 1,575 households. Many of these homes, about 28.4%, have just one person living in them. There are also some larger families, with about 7.4% of households having five or more members.

Politics and Elections

When people in Galgenen vote, the most popular political party in the 2007 election was the SVP. They received more than half of the votes (52.1%). Other popular parties included the FDP, the SPS, and the CVP.

Education and Jobs

People in Switzerland are generally well-educated. In Galgenen, about 67.4% of adults (aged 25-64) have finished high school or gone on to higher education, like a university.

Galgenen has a low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work can find jobs. About 1.59% of people are looking for work.

Working in Galgenen

Many people in Galgenen work in different types of jobs:

• Primary Sector: This includes jobs like farming. About 183 people work in this area.
• Secondary Sector: These are jobs in manufacturing or construction. About 309 people work in this sector.
• Tertiary Sector: This covers service jobs, like working in shops, offices, or healthcare. About 475 people work in this sector.

Religious Beliefs

Most people in Galgenen are Roman Catholic (68.2%). A smaller group, about 14.7%, belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. There are also people who follow other religions, including Islam (6.88%). Some people do not belong to any church.

How Galgenen's Population Has Grown

The table below shows how the number of people living in Galgenen has changed over the years:

See also

In Spanish: Galgenen para niños