Rain, Lucerne facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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Location in Switzerland
Rain
Location in Canton of Lucerne
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Lucerne | |
| District | Hochdorf | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 9.42 km2 (3.64 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 582 m (1,909 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 2,940 | |
| • Density | 312.1/km2 (808.3/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
6026
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| Surrounded by | Eschenbach, Hildisrieden, Hochdorf, Neuenkirch, Römerswil, Rothenburg | |
Rain is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It's part of the Hochdorf district in the Lucerne canton. Think of a canton like a state or a large region within a country.
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Exploring the Geography of Rain
Rain covers an area of about 9.4 square kilometers (which is about 3.6 square miles). A big part of this land, almost 75%, is used for farming. This means there are lots of fields and pastures. About 17% of Rain is covered by forests, providing green spaces and homes for wildlife. The remaining land, about 8%, is where buildings, roads, and other settled areas are found.
Understanding Rain's Population
Who Lives in Rain?
As of 2007, Rain had a population of 2,214 people. A small part of the population, about 5.1%, were people from other countries. Over the ten years before 2007, the number of people living in Rain grew quite a bit, by over 30%.
Languages Spoken in Rain
Most people in Rain speak German, which is the main language for about 96.5% of the residents. Other languages spoken include Albanian (by 0.7% of the population) and Portuguese (by 0.5%).
Political Choices in Rain
In the 2007 elections, the most popular political group was the CVP. They received about 41.6% of the votes. Other popular parties included the FDP (26.2%) and the SVP (22.6%).
Age Groups in Rain
Rain has a good mix of different age groups. About 28.4% of the population are young people aged 0 to 19 years old. Another 28.4% are young adults between 20 and 39 years old. The largest group, about 33.2%, are adults aged 40 to 64. Older residents, 65 years and above, make up about 10% of the population.
Education and Work in Rain
Most adults in Rain, about 78.5% of those aged 25-64, have completed higher education. This includes either advanced high school education or a university degree.
In 2005, many people in Rain worked in different types of jobs. About 156 people worked in farming and agriculture. Another 157 people worked in manufacturing and construction. The largest number of people, 276, worked in the service industry, which includes jobs like retail, healthcare, and education. About 52.2% of all people in Rain had a job. Also, women made up about 40.9% of the working population.
Religious Beliefs in Rain
In 2000, most people in Rain were Roman Catholic, making up about 86.3% of the population. About 6.9% were Protestant. There were also some people who were Muslim (1.26%) and a small number who followed other religions or no religion at all.
See also
In Spanish: Rain (Lucerna) para niños
