Römerswil facts for kids

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Römerswil Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Römerswil Location in Canton of Lucerne Show map of Canton of Lucerne
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Lucerne
District	Hochdorf
Area
• Total	16.6 km2 (6.4 sq mi)
Elevation	723 m (2,372 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	1,810
• Density	109.0/km2 (282.4/sq mi)
Postal code	6027,6028
Surrounded by	Ermensee, Gelfingen, Gunzwil, Hildisrieden, Hitzkirch, Hochdorf, Hohenrain, Huwyl, Neudorf, Rain, Retschwil

Römerswil is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It's located in the canton of Lucerne, which is like a state or region in Switzerland. Römerswil is part of the Hochdorf district.

History of Römerswil

The area around Römerswil has a long history. One part of the municipality, called Herlisberg, was first written about in the year 1173. Back then, it was known as Heigesperhc. Later, in 1242, its name was recorded as Hergesberch.

In 2005, something big happened for Römerswil. The nearby municipality of Herlisberg joined with Römerswil. This made Römerswil a bit bigger!

Geography of Römerswil

An aerial view of Römerswil from 1953.

Römerswil is found in a beautiful area called the Seetal valley. It's about 3 kilometers (about 1.8 miles) west of Hochdorf, which is the main town of the district. It's also very close to Huwyl, just 1 kilometer (about 0.6 miles) away, and about 2 kilometers (about 1.2 miles) from the lovely Lake Baldegg.

The municipality covers an area of about 16.7 square kilometers (about 6.4 square miles). A large part of this land, about 77%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 16.3% of the area. The rest of the land, about 6.5%, has buildings and roads. A very small part, 0.2%, is made up of rivers or other natural areas.

People and Life in Römerswil

Population and Languages

Römerswil has a population of 1,810 people. Most people in Römerswil speak German, about 98.3% of them. A small number of people also speak Serbo-Croatian or French.

Education and Jobs

Many adults in Römerswil have a good education. About 74.7% of people aged 25 to 64 have finished high school or gone on to higher education, like university.

When it comes to jobs, people in Römerswil work in different areas:

• Farming (Primary Sector): About 249 people work in farming, like growing crops or raising animals. There are about 91 businesses in this area.
• Making Things (Secondary Sector): About 152 people work in factories or construction. There are 16 businesses here.
• Services (Tertiary Sector): About 88 people work in services, like shops, schools, or healthcare. There are 18 businesses in this sector.

Overall, about 53.5% of the people in Römerswil have a job. Women make up about 38.8% of the working population.

Homes and Families

In Römerswil, there are about 495 homes. About 19% of these homes have just one person living in them. On the other hand, about 17.8% are large homes with five or more people. Most of the homes in Römerswil are single-family houses, and many are two or three stories tall.

Political Parties and Voting

In the 2007 election, the most popular political party in Römerswil was the CVP, which received 41% of the votes. Other popular parties included the SVP (33%), the FDP (15%), and the Green Party (6.2%).

Religious Beliefs

Most people in Römerswil are Christian. In 2000, about 83.1% were Roman Catholic, and 6.7% were Protestant. A small number of people, about 0.89%, were Muslim. Some people also belonged to other religions or did not have a specific religion.

Historical Population of Herlisberg

Here's how the population of Herlisberg (which is now part of Römerswil) has changed over time:

See also

In Spanish: Römerswil para niños