Steinen, Switzerland facts for kids

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Steinen Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Steinen Location in Canton of Schwyz Show map of Canton of Schwyz
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Schwyz
District	Schwyz
Area
• Total	11.85 km2 (4.58 sq mi)
Elevation	474 m (1,555 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	3,624
• Density	305.82/km2 (792.1/sq mi)
Postal code	6422
Surrounded by	Arth, Lauerz, Sattel, Steinerberg, Schwyz

Steinen is a small town, also called a municipality, in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of Schwyz and is part of the Schwyz District. Steinen is a great example of a typical Swiss community.

Exploring Steinen's Geography

The Gotthard rail line passes through Steinen.

An aerial view of Steinen from 1963.

Steinen covers an area of about 11.9 square kilometers (4.6 square miles). A big part of this land, about 52.7%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 22.1% of the area. Buildings and roads make up 10.5% of the land. The rest, about 14.6%, is made up of things like rivers or mountains that are not used for farming or building.

Steinen is nestled between the Rossberg mountain and Lake Lauerz. This location gives it beautiful natural surroundings.

Who Lives in Steinen?

Steinen is home to over 3,000 people. In 2007, about 7.6% of the people living here were from other countries. Over the past ten years, the number of people living in Steinen has grown by about 11.8%.

Languages Spoken in Steinen

Most people in Steinen speak German, which is about 94.6% of the population. Italian is the second most common language, spoken by 1.7% of residents. Serbo-Croatian is the third most common, spoken by 1.1%.

Age and Gender in Steinen

In 2000, the population was almost evenly split between males and females. About 50.8% were male and 49.2% were female.

Looking at age groups in 2008:

• About 28.9% of the population were young people aged 0 to 19.
• Around 32.9% were adults aged 20 to 39.
• About 26.9% were adults aged 40 to 64.
• Older adults aged 65 to 74 made up 6.8% of the population.
• People aged 70 to 79 were 3.1%.
• Those over 80 years old were about 1.41%.

Households in Steinen

In 2000, there were 1,033 households in Steinen. About 26% of these households had only one person living in them. Around 9.2% were large households with five or more members.

Political Choices in Steinen

In the 2007 election, the most popular political party was the SVP, which received 39.9% of the votes. Other popular parties included the CVP (32.7%), the SPS (13.3%), and the FDP (8.9%).

Education and Jobs in Steinen

Many adults in Steinen have a good education. About 68.6% of people aged 25-64 have completed higher education. This includes either a university degree or a degree from a Fachhochschule (a type of professional university).

Steinen has a low unemployment rate of 1.1%. This means most people who want to work can find jobs.

Jobs in Steinen are divided into three main types:

• Primary Sector: This includes jobs like farming. In 2005, 177 people worked in this sector, with 65 businesses.
• Secondary Sector: This includes jobs in manufacturing and industry. There were 326 people working in this sector, with 32 businesses.
• Tertiary Sector: This includes jobs in services, like shops, schools, and healthcare. There were 396 people working in this sector, with 75 businesses.

Religious Beliefs in Steinen

Based on the 2000 census, most people in Steinen are Roman Catholic, making up about 82.6% of the population. About 8.4% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. A smaller number of people belonged to other Christian churches, the Orthodox Church, or were Islamic. About 3.03% of the population said they had no religious affiliation, meaning they were agnostic or atheist.

How Steinen's Population Has Changed

The number of people living in Steinen has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population at different times:

See also

In Spanish: Steinen para niños