Gettnau facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Gettnau
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 Gettnau
Location in Switzerland
Gettnau
Location in Canton of Lucerne
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Lucerne | |
| District | Willisau | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.06 km2 (2.34 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 548 m (1,798 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2019)
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| • Total | 1,159 | |
| • Density | 191.25/km2 (495.3/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
6142
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| Surrounded by | Alberswil, Ohmstal, Schötz, Willisau, Zell | |
Gettnau was once a municipality (a type of town or local area) in Switzerland. It was located in the canton of Lucerne, specifically in the Willisau district. On January 1, 2021, Gettnau joined with the nearby town of Willisau and is now part of it.
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A Look Back: Gettnau's History
Gettnau is quite old! The first time it was ever written about was way back in the 9th century. Back then, it was called Kepinhouva.
Exploring Gettnau's Geography
Gettnau covered an area of about 6.06 square kilometers (or about 2.34 square miles). This information comes from surveys done between 2004 and 2009.
How Gettnau's Land Is Used
A big part of Gettnau's land, about 52.5%, was used for farming. Forests covered a good portion too, about 36.2% of the area. Buildings and roads took up about 10.5% of the land. Only a small part, 0.8%, was unproductive land, like rocky areas.
Over the years, from 1979 to 2009, the amount of land with buildings grew by about 10 hectares (which is like 25 acres). At the same time, the amount of land used for farming went down by about 9 hectares (or 22 acres).
In 1997, a detailed land survey showed that 37.13% of the land was forest. For farming, 50.17% was used for crops or pastures. A small part, 2.48%, was for orchards or vineyards.
When it came to settled areas, 2.97% had buildings, and 2.15% was for factories or industrial use. Roads and other transport areas made up 3.96%.
Gettnau is located right at the entrance to the Luthern valley.
Who Lives in Gettnau: Demographics
In 2019, Gettnau had a population of 1,159 people. In 2013, about 16.9% of the people living there were foreign nationals. This means they were from other countries.
Population Changes and Languages
From 2010 to 2013, Gettnau's population grew a little, by about 1.67%. In 2013, for every 1,000 people, about 11.6 babies were born. And about 5.8 people passed away.
Most people in Gettnau speak German. In 2000, about 89.0% of the population spoke German. The next most common language was Albanian (5.2%), followed by Portuguese (1.4%).
Age Groups and Homes
In 2013, children and teenagers (ages 0–19) made up 24.2% of the population. Adults (ages 20–64) were the largest group at 61.6%. Seniors (over 64 years old) made up 14.2%.
In 2013, there were 392 private homes in Gettnau. In 2000, about 49.5% of the buildings were single-family homes. About 14.7% were buildings with multiple families living in them.
Many buildings in Gettnau are quite old. About 26.5% were built before 1919. However, some newer ones were built between 1991 and 2000 (8.8%).
Gettnau's Population Over Time
The chart below shows how Gettnau's population has changed through history:
Gettnau's Economy: How People Worked
In 2012, a total of 461 people had jobs in Gettnau. These jobs were spread across different types of businesses.
Main Job Sectors
- Primary Sector: This includes jobs like farming and forestry. In Gettnau, 79 people worked in 29 businesses in this sector.
- Secondary Sector: This involves making things, like in factories. There were 252 workers in 21 businesses in this sector.
- Tertiary Sector: This is about providing services, like shops, schools, or healthcare. This sector had 130 jobs in 46 businesses.
In 2013, a very small number of people (less than 1%) in Gettnau needed social assistance.
Religion in Gettnau
In a 2000 survey, most people in Gettnau were Christian. About 80.2% were Roman Catholic, and 11.5% were Protestant. A small number (0.4%) followed other Christian faiths.
There were also 17 people (1.72%) who were Muslim. A few people belonged to other religions not listed, or did not belong to any organized religion. Some people did not answer the question.
Learning in Gettnau: Education
In Switzerland, people generally have a good education. In Gettnau, about 58% of adults (between 25 and 64 years old) had finished either high school or gone on to higher education. This could be a university or a specialized college (called a Fachhochschule).
See also
In Spanish: Gettnau para niños
