Schüpfheim facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Schüpfheim
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 Schüpfheim
Location in Switzerland
Schüpfheim
Location in Canton of Lucerne
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Lucerne | |
| District | Entlebuch | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 38.38 km2 (14.82 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 719 m (2,359 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 4,237 | |
| • Density | 110.396/km2 (285.92/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
6170
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| Surrounded by | Entlebuch, Escholzmatt, Flühli, Hasle, Romoos | |
Schüpfheim is a cool town in Switzerland, located in the beautiful Entlebuch area. It's part of the Lucerne canton. Since 2001, Schüpfheim has been a special place called the UNESCO Entlebuch Biosphere Reserve. This means it's a protected area where nature and people live together in a balanced way.
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Exploring Schüpfheim's Geography
Schüpfheim covers an area of about 38.5 square kilometers (14.9 square miles). A big part of this land, almost 60%, is used for farming. About 33% of the area is covered by forests, which is great for nature lovers! The rest of the land has buildings, roads, or natural features like rivers.
In 1997, over 32% of the total land was forest. Most of the farming land is used for growing crops or for animals to graze. A small part of the town has buildings, roads, and parks.
People and Life in Schüpfheim
Schüpfheim has a population of about 4,237 people. A small number of people living here are from other countries. Over the last ten years, the population has changed only a little.
Most people in Schüpfheim speak German. A few others speak Serbo-Croatian or Albanian.
Age Groups in Schüpfheim
The town has a good mix of ages. About 27% of the people are young, from babies to 19 years old. Around 24% are young adults (20-39 years old), and about 32% are middle-aged (40-64 years old). Older people, aged 65 and up, make up about 17% of the population.
Education and Work
Many adults in Schüpfheim (about 64%) have finished high school or gone on to higher education like university.
Schüpfheim has a low unemployment rate, meaning most people who want to work can find jobs. Many people work in farming, factories, or in service jobs like shops and hospitals. About 47% of the people in the town have jobs. Also, about 40% of the people working are women.
Homes and Buildings
There are many homes in Schüpfheim. About a quarter of the homes have only one person living in them. There are also many larger homes with five or more family members. The town has many buildings, including single-family homes, double-family homes, and apartment buildings. Most homes are two or three stories tall.
Religious Beliefs
Most people in Schüpfheim are Roman Catholic. A smaller number are Protestant or follow other Christian faiths. There are also some people who are Muslim. A few people belong to other religions or do not follow any organized religion.
See also
In Spanish: Schüpfheim para niños
