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Triengen
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 Triengen
Location in Switzerland
Triengen
Location in Canton of Lucerne
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Lucerne | |
| District | Sursee | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 22.09 km2 (8.53 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 517 m (1,696 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 4,616 | |
| • Density | 208.96/km2 (541.21/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
6234
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| Surrounded by | Büron, Knutwil, Moosleerau (AG), Reitnau (AG), Schlierbach, Schmiedrued (AG), Winikon | |
Triengen is a town, also called a municipality, in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland. It is part of the Sursee district.
Triengen has grown over the years by joining with other towns. On January 1, 2005, it merged with Kulmerau and Wilihof. Then, on January 1, 2009, Triengen also merged with Winikon. Each time, the combined town kept the name Triengen.
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Geography and Land Use
Triengen covers an area of about 22.08 square kilometers (8.53 square miles). A large part of this land, about 65%, is used for farming. This means there are many fields and pastures.
About 23% of Triengen's land is covered by forests. The remaining land is used for buildings, roads, and other developed areas. A very small part, less than 1%, includes rivers or other natural spaces.
Population and People
Triengen has a population of 4,616 people. About 22% of the people living in Triengen are from other countries.
Most people in Triengen speak German, which is about 86% of the population. Albanian is the second most common language, spoken by about 5% of residents. Portuguese is the third most common, spoken by nearly 3% of the people.
Over the past ten years, the number of people living in Triengen has grown. The population increased by about 6.2% in the merged town.
Age Groups in Triengen
The people in Triengen are spread across different age groups.
- About 28% of the population is aged 0 to 19 years old. These are children and teenagers.
- About 60% of the population is between 20 and 64 years old. This group includes young adults and working-age people.
- About 9% of the population is aged 65 to 79 years old.
- About 3% of the population is 80 years old or older.
Education in Triengen
Many adults in Triengen have a good education. About 60% of people aged 25 to 64 have finished high school or gone on to higher education. This includes university or special colleges.
Work and Jobs
Triengen has a low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work can find jobs. About 2.27% of people are unemployed.
Many people work in different types of jobs:
- Farming: About 216 people work in farming, which is the primary economic sector. There are around 69 businesses related to farming.
- Manufacturing and Industry: About 1011 people work in the secondary sector, which includes factories and production. There are 44 businesses in this area.
- Services: About 701 people work in the tertiary sector, which includes services like shops, offices, and healthcare. There are 81 businesses in this sector.
Overall, about 51.5% of the people in Triengen have jobs. Women make up about 41.8% of the workforce.
Religious Beliefs
In Triengen, most people follow Christianity.
- About 72.6% of the population is Roman Catholic.
- About 10.4% are Protestant.
- Another 1.6% belong to other Christian faiths.
There are also other religions practiced in Triengen. About 7.75% of the population is Muslim. Some people do not belong to any organized religion.
See also
In Spanish: Triengen para niños
