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Schübelbach
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Coat of arms of Schübelbach
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Schübelbach is located in Switzerland
Schübelbach
Schübelbach
Location in Switzerland
Schübelbach is located in Canton of Schwyz
Schübelbach
Schübelbach
Location in Canton of Schwyz
Country Switzerland
Canton Schwyz
District March
Area
 • Total 29.01 km2 (11.20 sq mi)
Elevation
433 m (1,421 ft)
Population
 (Dec 2020 )
 • Total 9,289
 • Density 320.20/km2 (829.31/sq mi)
Postal code
8862
Surrounded by Benken (SG), Bilten (GL), Galgenen, Innerthal, Niederurnen (GL), Oberurnen (GL), Reichenburg, Tuggen, Vorderthal, Wangen

Schübelbach is a town, also called a municipality, located in the March District within the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland. It's a place with a mix of nature and homes, where many people live and work.

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Where is Schübelbach?

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Schübelbach from above (1953)

Schübelbach covers an area of about 29 square kilometers (11 square miles). A large part of this land, almost half, is used for farming. This means there are fields and farms around the town.

Another big part, over 40%, is covered by forests. These green areas are important for nature and offer places to explore. The rest of the land is used for buildings and roads, or it's made up of rivers and mountains.

Who Lives in Schübelbach?

Schübelbach is home to thousands of people. As of the latest information, the population is 9,289. Over the past ten years, the number of people living here has grown quite a bit.

Most people in Schübelbach speak German. Other languages spoken include Albanian and Serbo-Croatian. The town has a good mix of people from different backgrounds.

Age and Households

The population in Schübelbach includes people of all ages. Many young people, from babies to teenagers, live here. There are also many adults, both younger and older, making it a diverse community.

There are thousands of homes in Schübelbach. Some homes have just one person, while others are large families with five or more members.

Education and Jobs

Many adults in Schübelbach have completed a good level of education. This includes finishing high school or going on to college or a special technical school.

The town has a low unemployment rate, meaning most people who want to work can find jobs. People in Schübelbach work in different areas:

  • Farming: Some people work in agriculture, growing crops or raising animals.
  • Manufacturing: Others work in factories or workshops, making things.
  • Services: Many people work in service jobs, like in shops, offices, or healthcare.

Beliefs

In Schübelbach, many people are Roman Catholic. A smaller group belongs to the Swiss Reformed Church. There are also people who follow other Christian faiths or are Islamic. Some people do not belong to any church.

Getting Around Schübelbach

Schübelbach has a train station called Schübelbach-Buttikon. This station is part of the Zurich S-Bahn train service. This train connects Schübelbach to bigger cities like Zurich and other towns. It makes it easy for people to travel for work or fun.

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