Roggliswil facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Roggliswil
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 Roggliswil
Location in Switzerland
Roggliswil
Location in Canton of Lucerne
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Lucerne | |
| District | Willisau | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.21 km2 (2.40 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 560 m (1,840 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 723 | |
| • Density | 116.43/km2 (301.5/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
6265
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| Surrounded by | Altbüron, Grossdietwil, Pfaffnau | |
Roggliswil is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It is part of the Lucerne area, known as a canton, and is found in the Willisau district.
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Exploring Roggliswil's Geography
Roggliswil covers an area of about 6.2 square kilometers (2.4 square miles). A large part of this land, about 66%, is used for farming. This includes fields for crops and pastures for animals.
About 27.6% of the area is covered by forests. The remaining land is used for buildings and roads, making up about 6.1%. There are also small rivers, but they cover very little of the land.
Who Lives in Roggliswil?
Roggliswil has a population of 723 people. Most people in Roggliswil speak German, which is about 96.3% of the population. Other languages spoken include Albanian and French.
Age Groups in Roggliswil
The population of Roggliswil includes people of all ages.
- About 27.3% of the people are young, aged 0 to 19 years old.
- Around 23.6% are young adults, aged 20 to 39 years old.
- A larger group, about 31.1%, are adults aged 40 to 64 years old.
- Older adults, aged 65 and above, make up about 18% of the population.
Education and Work in Roggliswil
Many adults in Roggliswil have completed higher education. About 66.3% of people aged 25 to 64 have finished either advanced high school or a university degree.
Most people in Roggliswil are employed. About 44.9% of the population works. Women make up a good portion of the workforce, around 37.8%.
People in Roggliswil work in different areas:
- Farming: About 104 people work in agriculture, which is the primary sector.
- Manufacturing: Around 81 people work in factories or making things, which is the secondary sector.
- Services: About 74 people work in jobs like shops, offices, or healthcare, which is the tertiary sector.
Religious Beliefs
Most people in Roggliswil are Roman Catholic, making up about 83% of the population. A smaller group, about 8.5%, are Protestant. There are also people who follow other Christian faiths or are Muslim. Some people do not belong to any organized religion.
Notable People from Roggliswil
- Mathias Frank (born 1986) is a famous Swiss professional road bicycle racer. He has competed for teams like UCI World Tour Team IAM Cycling.
See also
In Spanish: Roggliswil para niños
