Reichenburg facts for kids

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Reichenburg Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Reichenburg Location in Canton of Schwyz Show map of Canton of Schwyz
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Schwyz
District	March
Area
• Total	11.55 km2 (4.46 sq mi)
Elevation	434 m (1,424 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	3,891
• Density	336.88/km2 (872.5/sq mi)
Postal code	8864
Surrounded by	Benken (SG), Bilten (GL), Schübelbach

Reichenburg is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the March District within the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland. It's a place with interesting history and beautiful nature.

A Look at Reichenburg's History

Reichenburg was started a long time ago, in the year 1403. A monk named Gregory of Moorlock founded it. He chose a special spot where a spring of water flowed. Pilgrims, who were travelers on a religious journey, used this spring to wash their feet. People believed the water from the spring could help tired travelers feel better and even clear their minds.

Reichenburg's Geography and Land Use

An aerial view of Reichenburg in 1948

Reichenburg covers an area of about 11.6 square kilometers (which is about 4.5 square miles). A big part of this land, more than half (56.5%), is used for farming. This means there are lots of fields and farms.

Another large part, about 34.3%, is covered by forests. The rest of the land is used for buildings and roads (7.7%), or it's natural areas like rivers and mountains (1.5%).

Who Lives in Reichenburg?

The Church of Reichenburg

Reichenburg is home to a population of about 2,800 people. Over the last ten years, the number of people living here has grown by about 8.6%. This means more families are choosing to live in Reichenburg.

Most people in Reichenburg (almost 90%) speak German. Other languages spoken include Albanian and Serbo-Croatian.

Age Groups in Reichenburg

The people living in Reichenburg come from all age groups:

• About 27.8% of the population are young people, aged 0 to 19.
• Around 31.4% are young adults, aged 20 to 39.
• About 28.9% are adults, aged 40 to 64.
• Older adults, aged 65 and up, make up about 11.8% of the population.

Homes and Households

There are over 1,000 homes in Reichenburg. About a quarter of these homes (26%) have just one person living in them. A smaller number, about 7%, are large homes with five or more people.

Education and Jobs

Many adults in Reichenburg (about 62.3%) have completed higher education, like going to a university or a special college.

The town has a low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work can find a job. People in Reichenburg work in different types of jobs:

• Primary sector: About 140 people work in farming or other jobs that use natural resources.
• Secondary sector: Around 390 people work in factories or construction.
• Tertiary sector: About 388 people work in services, like shops, schools, or offices.

Religious Beliefs

Most people in Reichenburg (about 63%) are Roman Catholic. About 16.7% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. There are also people who belong to the Orthodox Church (about 4%) and the Islamic faith (about 6.7%). Some people do not belong to any church.

Population Changes Over Time

Here's how Reichenburg's population has changed through the years:

Getting Around Reichenburg

Reichenburg is easy to reach by car because it's located right on the A3 motorway, which is a major highway in Switzerland.

The town also has its own train station, called Reichenburg railway station. You can catch the S2 train service here, which connects Reichenburg to bigger cities like Zurich and Ziegelbrücke.

See also

In Spanish: Reichenburg para niños