Hochdorf District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Hochdorf District
Wahlkreis Hochdorf
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| Country |  Switzerland |
| Canton |  Luzern |
| Capital | Hochdorf |
| Area | |
| • Total | 183.95 km2 (71.02 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 74,143 |
| • Density | 403.061/km2 (1,043.92/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Municipalities | 13 |
Hochdorf District is a region in the Canton of Lucerne in Switzerland. It used to be called an Amt, which means a district or administrative area. The main town, or capital, of this district is Hochdorf.
As of 31 December 2020, about 74,143 people live here. In 2013, the name changed from Amt Hochdorf to Wahlkreis Hochdorf. This was part of a bigger plan to reorganize the canton. Even with the name change, Hochdorf District stayed mostly the same.
Towns and Villages
Hochdorf District is made up of thirteen smaller towns and villages. These are called municipalities. Each municipality has its own local government.
| Municipality | Population (31 December 2020) |
Area, km² |
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| Aesch | 1,285 | 4.61 |
| Ballwil | 2,679 | 8.77 |
| Emmen | 31,039 | 20.37 |
| Ermensee | 1,029 | 5.69 |
| Eschenbach | 3,677 | 13.21 |
| Hitzkirch | 5,455 | 27.61 |
| Hochdorf | 9,872 | 9.63 |
| Hohenrain | 2,429 | 23.24 |
| Inwil | 2,706 | 10.32 |
| Rain | 2,940 | 9.42 |
| Römerswil | 1,810 | 16.6 |
| Rothenburg | 7,715 | 15.5 |
| Schongau | 1,046 | 12.43 |
| Total | 74,143 | 177.49 |
Changes Over Time
Sometimes, smaller towns or villages decide to join together to form a larger one. This is called a merger. On January 1, 2021, the former municipality of Altwis merged into the municipality of Hitzkirch. This means Altwis is now part of Hitzkirch.
