Meggen facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 Meggen
Location in Switzerland
Meggen
Location in Canton of Lucerne
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Lucerne | |
| District | Lucerne | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 7.27 km2 (2.81 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 479 m (1,572 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 7,562 | |
| • Density | 1,040.2/km2 (2,694.0/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
6045
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| Surrounded by | Adligenswil, Greppen, Horw, Küssnacht (SZ), Lucerne (Luzern), Stansstad (NW), Weggis | |
Meggen is a lovely town in the Lucerne area of Switzerland. It's part of the canton of Lucerne.
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A Look at Meggen's Past
Meggen was first mentioned in official papers way back in 1226. It was called Meken then. There's even an older document from around 1160 that talks about the area!
Exploring Meggen's Geography
Meggen covers an area of about 7.3 square kilometers (that's about 2.8 square miles). A big part of this land, almost half (47.6%), is used for farming. Forests cover about 23.7% of the area, making it a green place.
About 28.5% of Meggen is built up with buildings and roads. The rest is made up of things like rivers or mountains.
This town is located right on the Küssnacht arm of the beautiful Lake of Lucerne. Back in 1897, it was the final stop for the Gotthardbahn railway line.
Who Lives in Meggen?
Meggen has a population of 7,562 people. About 10.6% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the last ten years, the number of people living in Meggen has grown by about 10.4%.
Most people in Meggen (about 93.3%) speak German. English is the second most common language, spoken by 1.6% of the population, followed by Italian at 1.0%.
Understanding Meggen's Population Age
Let's look at the different age groups in Meggen:
- About 20.1% of the population are young people, aged 0–19 years old.
- Another 20.1% are young adults, aged 20–39 years old.
- The largest group, 39.6%, are adults aged 40–64 years old.
- Older adults, aged 65–79, make up 14.4% of the population.
- People aged 80–89 are 4.8% of the population.
- And a small group, 0.9%, are 90 years old or older.
Education and Homes in Meggen
Many adults in Meggen are well-educated. About 86.3% of people aged 25-64 have finished high school or gone on to higher education, like university.
In Meggen, there are about 2,479 homes. About 30.3% of these homes have just one person living in them. Only about 5.5% are large homes with five or more family members.
Most of the buildings in Meggen are homes. There are many single-family homes, along with some double-family homes and multi-family buildings. Most homes are two or three stories tall.
Jobs and Work in Meggen
Meggen has a very low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work can find jobs. Only about 1.4% of people are unemployed.
People in Meggen work in different kinds of jobs:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming. About 153 people work in this area.
- Secondary sector: These are jobs in manufacturing or building things. About 199 people work here.
- Tertiary sector: This is the largest group, with 1219 people working in service jobs, like shops, offices, or healthcare.
About 50.9% of the people in Meggen have jobs. Also, about 43.6% of the workforce are women.
Religious Beliefs in Meggen
In Meggen, many people have religious beliefs. About 64.8% are Roman Catholic, and 20.3% are Protestant. A small number of people follow other Christian faiths, or other religions like Islam. About 10.1% of the population do not belong to any organized religion.
Meggen's Population Growth Over Time
Here's how Meggen's population has grown through history:
| year | population |
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| about 1465 | c. 160 |
| about 1695 | c. 460 |
| 1798 | 585 |
| 1850 | 874 |
| 1900 | 1,130 |
| 1950 | 2,165 |
| 2000 | 5,923 |
Getting Around Meggen
Meggen has two train stations: Meggen and Meggen Zentrum. Both are on the train line that connects Lucerne and Immensee.
Famous People from Meggen
Many interesting people have lived in Meggen, including:
- Dimitri Ashkenazy, a talented clarinet player
- Vladimir Ashkenazy, a famous pianist and conductor
- Rolf Brem, a sculptor and artist
- Cesaro, a professional wrestler
- James Galway, a British flute player
- Ariella Kaeslin, a Swiss gymnast
- Marc Rich, a commodities trader
- Thomas Rüfenacht, a Swiss ice hockey player
- Maria Katherina Scherer, a beatified nun (a nun recognized for her holiness)
See also
In Spanish: Meggen para niños
Images for kids
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A diagram showing the Gotthardbahn rail line.
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A view of Meggen and the Meggenhorn mountain.
