Schwarzenberg, Switzerland facts for kids
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Schwarzenberg
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 Schwarzenberg
Location in Switzerland
Schwarzenberg
Location in Canton of Lucerne
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Lucerne | |
| District | Lucerne | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 39.3 km2 (15.2 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 823 m (2,700 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,738 | |
| • Density | 44.22/km2 (114.54/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
6103
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| Surrounded by | Alpnach (OW), Entlebuch, Hergiswil (NW), Kriens, Malters, Werthenstein | |
Schwarzenberg is a charming municipality located in the Lucerne district of the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland. It's a place known for its beautiful natural surroundings.
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Exploring Schwarzenberg's Geography
Schwarzenberg covers an area of about 39.2 square kilometers (15.1 square miles). Imagine a big puzzle made of different types of land!
Land Use in Schwarzenberg
A large part of Schwarzenberg, about 36.7%, is used for farming. This means there are fields and pastures where animals graze. Even more, 53.8% of the area is covered by forests. These forests are important for nature and wildlife.
Only a small part, 2.7%, has buildings or roads. The rest of the land, about 6.9%, is made up of rivers, mountains, or other natural areas that are not used for farming or building.
Who Lives in Schwarzenberg?
As of 2007, Schwarzenberg had a population of 1,602 people. The number of people living here has been growing, increasing by about 11.4% over ten years.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Schwarzenberg speak German. About 97.6% of the population uses German as their main language. A smaller number of people also speak Serbo-Croatian or French.
Age Groups in the Community
The population of Schwarzenberg includes people of all ages.
- About 27% of the people are young, aged 0–19 years old.
- Around 23.6% are young adults, aged 20–39 years old.
- The largest group, about 37.8%, are adults aged 40–64 years old.
- Older adults, aged 65–79, make up about 9% of the population.
- A small number, about 2.3%, are 80–89 years old.
- Very few, only 0.2%, are 90 years old or older.
Education and Learning
Many adults in Schwarzenberg are well-educated. About 66.4% of people aged 25-64 have finished high school or gone on to higher education, like university. This shows a strong focus on learning in the community.
Homes and Households
In 2000, there were 511 households in Schwarzenberg.
- About 20.7% of these households had only one person living in them.
- Around 17% were large households with five or more people.
Most of the buildings in Schwarzenberg are homes. There were 378 inhabited buildings in 2000.
- 284 buildings were only for housing.
- 94 buildings were used for both living and businesses.
- Most homes were either two or three stories tall.
Working in Schwarzenberg
Schwarzenberg has a low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work can find jobs. In 2005, many people worked in different areas:
- Farming: 167 people worked in farming, with 67 businesses in this area.
- Manufacturing: 78 people worked in manufacturing or making things, with 16 businesses.
- Services: 145 people worked in service jobs (like shops or offices), with 27 businesses.
In 2000, about 52.9% of the people in Schwarzenberg had jobs. Women made up about 40.8% of the workforce.
Religious Beliefs
In 2000, most people in Schwarzenberg were Christian.
- About 80.5% were Roman Catholic.
- Around 10.1% were Protestant.
- A small number, 1.34%, belonged to other Christian faiths.
- There were also a few people who were Muslim.
- About 5.04% of the people did not belong to any organized religion.
Images for kids
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The municipality of Schwarzenberg.
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The coat of arms of Schwarzenberg.
See also
In Spanish: Schwarzenberg para niños
