Stansstad facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Stansstad
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 Stansstad
Location in Switzerland
Stansstad
Location in Canton of Nidwalden
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Nidwalden | |
| District | n.a. | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 9.07 km2 (3.50 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 436 m (1,430 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 4,727 | |
| • Density | 521.2/km2 (1,349.8/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
6362
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| Surrounded by | Alpnach (OW), Ennetbürgen, Ennetmoos, Hergiswil, Horw (LU), Meggen (LU), Stans, Weggis (LU) | |
Stansstad is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the canton of Nidwalden in Switzerland. It's a beautiful place known for its connection to Lake Lucerne.
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Geography of Stansstad
Stansstad covers an area of about 17.11 square kilometers. A large part of this land is covered by forests, about 49.6%. About 32.6% of the land is used for farming, like fields and orchards. The town itself, with its buildings and roads, takes up about 15.4% of the area. A small part, 2.4%, is unproductive land, meaning it's not used for anything.
Over the years, the amount of land covered by buildings has grown. Also, a small area of the municipality, about 0.99%, is used for fun activities and recreation. Rivers and lakes make up about 9 hectares of the municipality's area.
People in Stansstad
Stansstad has a population of about 4,396 people. A small part of the people living here, about 15.2%, are from other countries. In 2015, about 5.3% of the people were born in Germany. The number of people living in Stansstad has changed a little in recent years.
In 2014, for every 1,000 people, about 9 babies were born, and about 8 people passed away.
The population of Stansstad is made up of different age groups. Children and teenagers (0–19 years old) are about 14.1% of the population. Adults (20–64 years old) make up the largest group at 63.3%. Seniors (over 64 years old) are about 22.6% of the population.
Most people in Stansstad, about 90.1%, speak German. Italian is the second most common language, spoken by 2.1% of the people, followed by Albanian at 1.5%.
How the Population Has Changed
The chart below shows how the number of people living in Stansstad has changed over many years. You can see how the population has grown from 1850 to 2014.
Education in Stansstad
Many adults in Stansstad have a good education. About 77.9% of people aged 25 to 64 have finished either high school (called upper secondary education in Switzerland) or have gone on to higher education, like a university or a special college (a Fachhochschule).
Economy and Jobs
Stansstad is a community where many people earn good incomes. The town is part of the larger Stans region, which is an important center for jobs and businesses.
In 2014, there were over 2,100 jobs in Stansstad. These jobs are divided into three main types:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs related to farming, like working on farms or in orchards. About 74 people worked in this sector.
- Secondary sector: These are jobs in manufacturing and making things, like factories or construction. About 525 people worked in this sector.
- Tertiary sector: This is the largest sector and includes jobs that provide services, like working in shops, offices, hotels, or healthcare. About 1,564 people worked in this sector.
Stansstad is also a popular place for tourists. In 2015, hotels in the town had over 19,500 overnight stays, and more than half of these visitors were from other countries.
Getting Around Stansstad
Stansstad is easy to reach by different types of transport:
- Train: The Stansstad station is on the Luzern–Stans–Engelberg line. The Lucerne S-Bahn S4 train runs twice an hour.
- Bus: There are post bus services that connect Stansstad to nearby places like Bürgenstock, Stans, and Büren.
- Boat: You can also travel by boat on Lake Lucerne with services from the Schifffahrtsgesellschaft des Vierwaldstättersees.
There used to be a special type of railway called a funicular called Fürigenbahn. It went from Harissenbucht up to a hotel in Fürigen, but it stopped running in 2005.
Cool Places to See
Stansstad has some interesting places to visit:
- A museum about old fortifications (defensive structures).
- A tower called Schnitzturm.
- The chapel Marie Linden in Kehrsiten.
Important Heritage Sites
Some places in Stansstad are so important that they are listed as Swiss heritage sites of national significance. These include:
- An ancient lakeside settlement at Kehrsiten. This settlement is also part of the Prehistoric Pile dwellings around the Alps, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This means it's recognized as a very important historical place for the whole world!
- The Teller/Palisaden and Schnitzturm, which are parts of the old medieval fortifications.
See also
In Spanish: Stansstad para niños
