Sempach facts for kids
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Sempach
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 Sempach
Location in Switzerland
Sempach
Location in Canton of Lucerne
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Lucerne | |
| District | Sursee | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 8.91 km2 (3.44 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 513 m (1,683 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 4,234 | |
| • Density | 475.2/km2 (1,230.8/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
6204
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| Surrounded by | Eich, Hildisrieden, Neudorf, Neuenkirch, Nottwil | |
Sempach is a town in Switzerland. It is located in the Lucerne area, near Lake Sempach. It is known for its history and beautiful lakeside views.
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Sempach's Past: A Look at History
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Sempach still has parts of its old medieval look. You can see the main gateway and a watch tower. A bridge crosses the old moat.
Not far from Sempach is the place where the famous Battle of Sempach happened. This battle took place on July 9, 1386. In this fight, the Swiss soldiers defeated the Austrians. Their leader, Duke Leopold, died in the battle.
A brave act by Arnold of Winkelried is part of the legend from this victory. Today, a special Battle Chapel marks the spot. It was fixed up in 1886. There is also a modern monument for Winkelried.
A few years later, in 1393, an important document was signed. It was called the Sempacherbrief. The original eight Swiss regions, called the Acht Orte, signed it. The region of Canton of Solothurn also signed. This was the first time all eight regions signed a document together. It stated that no region could start a war alone. They all had to agree first.
North of Sempach is the village of Beromünster. It has a church from the 10th century. Parts of it are from the 11th and 12th centuries. The first dated book in Switzerland was printed here in 1470.
Sempach is also home to the Sempach Bird Observatory. This is a special place where scientists study birds.
Where is Sempach? Geography and Nature
Sempach is built on the eastern side of Lake Sempach. The town is about 2 kilometres (1.2 mi) by road from the Sempach railway station. This station is on the main train line between Lucerne and Olten.
A large part of Sempach's land is used for farming. About 63.9% of the area is farmland. Forests cover about 14.1% of the land. The rest of the land has buildings and roads. Over the last 20 years, more land has been used for buildings. Less land is now used for farming.
Above the town, you can find a small lake called Steinibühlweiher.
Who Lives in Sempach? Population Facts
Sempach has a population of 4,234 people. As of 2014, about 7.9% of the people living here are from other countries. The population has grown by about 3.52% in the last four years.
In 2014, children and teenagers (ages 0–19) made up 24.6% of the population. Adults (ages 20–64) were 61.0%. Seniors (over 64 years old) made up 14.4% of the population.
Most people in Sempach speak German. About 93.8% of the population speaks German. Albanian is the second most common language. Spanish is the third most common language spoken.
Historic Population Changes
The number of people living in Sempach has changed over time. You can see how the population has grown in the chart below.
Jobs and Learning in Sempach
In 2013, 1,878 people worked in Sempach. Many jobs are in the service industry. This includes shops, restaurants, and offices. Some people also work in manufacturing and farming.
Most adults in Sempach have finished high school. Many have also gone on to college or a special technical school. This shows that education is important in the town.
Religious Life in Sempach
In 2000, most people in Sempach were Roman Catholic. A smaller group were Protestant. There were also people of other Christian faiths and some who were Muslim. Some people did not belong to any organized religion.
Sempach's Weather
Sempach gets rain for about 134 days each year. The wettest month is June. During this month, Sempach gets about 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain. It rains for about 13 days in June. The driest month is October, with about 66 mm (2.6 in) of rain.
See also
In Spanish: Sempach para niños
