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Neuenkirch Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Neuenkirch Location in Canton of Lucerne Show map of Canton of Lucerne
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Lucerne
District	Sursee
Area
• Total	25.48 km2 (9.84 sq mi)
Elevation	552 m (1,811 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	7,174
• Density	281.55/km2 (729.22/sq mi)
Postal code	6016,6203,6206
Surrounded by	Emmen, Hildisrieden, Lucerne, Malters, Nottwil, Rain, Rothenburg, Ruswil, Sempach

Neuenkirch is a municipality located in the Sursee district. It is part of the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland.

History of Neuenkirch

Neuenkirch was first mentioned in official records in 1256. Back then, it was called nova ecclesia. A few years later, in 1259, its name appeared as Nuwenkilch.

Geography and Landscape

An aerial view of Neuenkirch from 1957.

Neuenkirch covers an area of about 25.5 square kilometers. A large part of this land, about 71.2%, is used for farming. Forests cover another 19.6% of the area.

About 9.2% of the land has buildings or roads. The remaining small part, 0.1%, includes rivers or other natural features.

Villages and Hamlets

The municipality is located near the upper end of Lake Sempach. It includes the main village of Neuenkirch. Many smaller hamlets are also part of it. These include Adelwil, Hellbühl, and Rippertschwand. The historic Schloss Wartensee is also found here.

Population and People

Neuenkirch has a population of about 7,174 people as of 2020. A small part of the population, about 8.2% in 2007, were foreign nationals. The population has grown by about 12.8% over the last ten years.

Languages Spoken

Most people in Neuenkirch speak German, about 95% of the population. Albanian is the second most common language. Serbo-Croatian is the third most spoken language.

Age Groups

The population of Neuenkirch includes people of all ages. About 27.4% are young people aged 0–19 years. Adults aged 20–39 make up about 26.9% of the population. The largest group, 35.1%, are people aged 40–64 years. Older adults, aged 65 and above, make up about 10.7% of the population.

Education Levels

Many adults in Neuenkirch have completed higher education. About 74.4% of people aged 25–64 have finished upper secondary education. This also includes those who went on to university or a specialized college.

Work and Economy

Neuenkirch has a low unemployment rate of 1.52%. Many people work in different sectors of the economy.

• Farming Sector: About 349 people work in farming. There are 128 businesses in this area.
• Manufacturing Sector: Around 700 people work in manufacturing and production. This sector has 67 businesses.
• Service Sector: The largest number of people, 1076, work in services. This includes jobs in shops, offices, and healthcare. There are 157 businesses in this sector.

In 2000, about 53.7% of the people in Neuenkirch were employed. Women made up 41.8% of the working population.

Religious Beliefs

In 2000, most people in Neuenkirch were Roman Catholic, about 78.9%. Protestants made up 9.2% of the population. Other Christian faiths were followed by 1.34%. About 3.15% of the population were Muslim. A small number of people belonged to other religions or did not have an organized religion.

Population Growth Over Time

The population of Neuenkirch has changed a lot over the years. Here is a look at how it has grown:

Famous People from Neuenkirch

Neuenkirch has been home to several notable individuals:

• Bernhard Berset: A famous test pilot.
• Heinrich Krauer (1755–1827): A doctor and important statesman.
• Niklaus Wolf von Rippertschwand: Known as a statesman and for his work in healthcare.
• Franz Xaver Schnyder von Wartensee (1786–1868): A well-known composer.

See also

In Spanish: Neuenkirch para niños