Rothenburg, Lucerne facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Rothenburg
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 Rothenburg
Location in Switzerland
Rothenburg
Location in Canton of Lucerne
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Lucerne | |
| District | Hochdorf | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 15.5 km2 (6.0 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 489 m (1,604 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 7,715 | |
| • Density | 497.7/km2 (1,289/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
6023
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| Surrounded by | Emmen, Eschenbach, Neuenkirch, Rain | |
Rothenburg is a town in Switzerland, located in the canton of Lucerne. Its name in High Alemannic is Rooteborg. It's part of the Hochdorf district.
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Exploring Rothenburg's Land
Rothenburg covers an area of about 15.5 square kilometers (about 6 square miles). A large part of this land, almost 68%, is used for farming. This means there are many fields and pastures.
About 16.6% of the area is covered by forests, providing green spaces and homes for wildlife. The rest of the land, about 15.5%, is where buildings and roads are located. A very small part, less than 1%, includes rivers or other natural areas.
Who Lives in Rothenburg?
Population and Languages
As of 2007, Rothenburg has a population of 7,032 people. About 7.8% of these residents are from other countries. Over the past ten years, the number of people living here has grown by about 13.2%.
Most people in Rothenburg speak German, which is about 94% of the population. Other languages spoken include Serbo-Croatian and Italian.
Community Life and Education
The people of Rothenburg take part in elections to choose their local leaders. In 2007, the most popular political party was the CVP. Other parties like the SVP, FDP, and SPS also received many votes.
The town has a good mix of age groups. About 25.6% of the population are children and teenagers (0–19 years old). Young adults (20–39 years old) make up about 24.7%. The largest group, about 37.2%, are adults aged 40–64. There are also many seniors, with about 12.6% of the population being 65 years or older.
Many adults in Rothenburg have completed a good level of education. About 80.6% of people aged 25–64 have finished high school or gone on to higher education, like university.
Homes and Work
In Rothenburg, there are about 2,330 households. Some households have only one person, while others are large families with five or more members. Most of the buildings in the town are homes. There are also some buildings that are used for both homes and businesses.
Rothenburg has a low unemployment rate, meaning most people who want to work can find jobs. Many people work in different types of jobs:
- Some work in the primary sector, which includes farming.
- Others work in the secondary sector, which involves making things in factories.
- The largest number of people work in the tertiary sector, which includes services like shops, offices, and healthcare.
Religious Beliefs
In 2000, most people in Rothenburg were Roman Catholic (77%). A smaller group (12.4%) were Protestant. There were also people who followed other Christian faiths or were Muslim. Some people did not belong to any organized religion.
See also
In Spanish: Rothenburg (Lucerna) para niños
