Hochdorf, Lucerne facts for kids

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Hochdorf Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Hochdorf Location in Canton of Lucerne Show map of Canton of Lucerne
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Lucerne
District	Hochdorf
Area
• Total	9.63 km2 (3.72 sq mi)
Elevation	491 m (1,611 ft)
Highest elevation (East of Urswil)	513 m (1,683 ft)
Lowest elevation (Baldeggersee)	464 m (1,522 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	9,872
• Density	1,025.1/km2 (2,655.1/sq mi)
Postal code	6280-6283
Localities	Hochdorf Dorf, Baldegg, Ligschwil, Urswil
Surrounded by	Ballwil, Eschenbach, Hohenrain, Rain, Römerswil

Hochdorf is a town in Switzerland, located in the canton of Lucerne. It's part of the Hochdorf district.

A Look Back in Time

Hochdorf has a long history! The town was first mentioned way back in the year 924. Back then, it was known as Hodorf.

Where is Hochdorf?

An aerial view of Hochdorf from 1919.

Hochdorf is located in the upper Seetal valley. This valley is found within the canton of Lucerne.

Parts of the Town

The municipality of Hochdorf includes the main village of Hochdorf. It also has smaller areas called hamlets. These hamlets are Baldegg, Huwyl, Urswil, and part of Ligschwil.

Land Use in Hochdorf

Hochdorf covers an area of about 9.6 square kilometers. A big part of this land, about 61.9%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 10.5% of the area. About 26.2% of the land has buildings or roads. The remaining 1.5% includes rivers or other natural areas.

Who Lives in Hochdorf?

As of 2007, Hochdorf had a population of 8,246 people. About 18.5% of these residents were from other countries. Over the past ten years, the population has grown by about 10.1%.

Languages Spoken

Most people in Hochdorf speak German, about 87.2% of the population. Italian is the second most common language, spoken by 2.6% of residents. Albanian is the third most common, also spoken by 2.6%.

Local Elections

In the 2007 election, the most popular political party was the CVP. They received 34.4% of the votes. The next most popular parties were the SVP (25.7%), the FDP (21.8%), and the SPS (9.3%).

Age Groups in Town

The population of Hochdorf is made up of different age groups:

• About 24.4% of people are 0–19 years old.
• About 25.4% are 20–39 years old.
• About 34.3% are 40–64 years old.
• About 11.1% are 65–79 years old.
• About 4.2% are 80–89 years old.
• About 0.7% are 90 years old or older.

Education and Work

Most people in Switzerland are well-educated. In Hochdorf, about 67.4% of adults (aged 25-64) have finished high school or gone on to higher education. This includes university or a specialized college.

Homes and Buildings

In 2000, there were 2,774 households in Hochdorf. About 29.4% of these households had only one person living in them. About 10.5% were large households with five or more members. Most homes were either two or three stories tall.

Jobs and Economy

Hochdorf has a low unemployment rate of 1.67%. Many people work in different types of jobs:

• Primary Sector: This includes jobs like farming. About 141 people work in this area.
• Secondary Sector: This involves manufacturing and construction. About 1,861 people work here.
• Tertiary Sector: This covers services like shops, offices, and healthcare. About 3,016 people are employed in this sector.

In 2000, about 50.7% of the people in Hochdorf were employed. Women made up 46% of the workforce.

Religious Beliefs

In 2000, most people in Hochdorf were Roman Catholic (77.3%). About 8.6% were Protestant. Other Christian faiths made up about 2.99%. About 4.43% of the population were Muslim. Some people belonged to other religions, or did not have a religion.

Population Over Time

Here's how Hochdorf's population has changed over many years:

See also

In Spanish: Hochdorf (Lucerna) para niños