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Menznau Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Menznau Location in Canton of Lucerne Show map of Canton of Lucerne
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Lucerne
District	Willisau
Area
• Total	30.34 km2 (11.71 sq mi)
Elevation	600 m (2,000 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	2,966
• Density	97.76/km2 (253.19/sq mi)
Postal code	6122-6125
Surrounded by	Buttisholz, Grosswangen, Hergiswil bei Willisau, Romoos, Ruswil, Willisau, Wolhusen

Menznau is a municipality in Switzerland. It is located in the Willisau district of the Lucerne canton. It is a place where people live and work, surrounded by nature.

History of Menznau

Menznau was first mentioned in official records in 1185. This means it has been a known place for a very long time!

Geography of Menznau

Aerial view of Menznau from 300 meters (1922)

Menznau covers an area of about 30.4 square kilometers (about 11.7 square miles). A large part of this land, nearly 60%, is used for farming. About 35% of the area is covered by forests. The remaining land is used for buildings, roads, or is natural areas like rivers.

The municipality includes the village areas of Menznau, Geiss, and Menzberg. Menznau is also home to a special nature preserve. This preserve protects the Tuetenseeli lake and its bog, which is a type of wetland.

People and Population in Menznau

Menznau has a population of about 2,966 people. Most of the people living in Menznau speak German. Albanian is the second most common language, followed by Serbo-Croatian.

Age Groups in Menznau

The population of Menznau includes people of all ages. About 27.7% of the people are young, aged 0–19 years old. Around 26.3% are young adults, aged 20–39 years old. The largest group, about 33.1%, are adults aged 40–64 years old. Older adults, aged 65 and above, make up about 12.9% of the population.

Education in Menznau

Many adults in Menznau have completed higher education. About 58.7% of people aged 25-64 have finished either advanced secondary education or higher studies. This includes university or a Fachhochschule (a type of professional university).

Work and Jobs in Menznau

Menznau has a low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work can find jobs. Many people work in farming, which is called the primary economic sector. Others work in manufacturing and industry, known as the secondary sector. A significant number of people also work in services, like shops or offices, which is the tertiary sector.

Religious Groups in Menznau

Most people in Menznau are Roman Catholic. A smaller number are Protestant. There are also people who follow other Christian faiths or are Muslim. Some people do not belong to any organized religion.

Historical Population Changes

The number of people living in Menznau has changed over many years. Here is a look at how the population has grown and shrunk:

See also

• Menznau for kids (in Spanish)

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