Udligenswil facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Udligenswil
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 Udligenswil
Location in Switzerland
Udligenswil
Location in Canton of Lucerne
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Lucerne | |
| District | Lucerne | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.22 km2 (2.40 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 621 m (2,037 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 2,371 | |
| • Density | 381.2/km2 (987.3/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
6044
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| Surrounded by | Adligenswil, Dierikon, Küssnacht (SZ), Meierskappel, Root | |
Udligenswil is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Canton of Lucerne in Switzerland. It's part of the Lucerne district.
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Where is Udligenswil?
Udligenswil covers an area of about 6.3 square kilometers (2.4 square miles). A large part of this land, about two-thirds, is used for farming. Forests cover about 22% of the area. The rest of the land is used for buildings, roads, or is natural space like rivers.
Who Lives in Udligenswil?
Udligenswil has a population of about 2,279 people (as of 2017). In 2007, about 8% of the people living here were from other countries. Over ten years, the number of people living in Udligenswil grew by about 12%.
Most people in Udligenswil speak German, which is about 95% of the population. Other languages spoken include Albanian and Serbo-Croatian.
The population of Udligenswil has changed a lot over time. For example, in 1798, there were about 400 people. By 1970, the population had grown to 675. Then, between 1970 and 1990, the population grew very quickly, reaching over 1,600 people. In recent years, the population has continued to grow steadily, reaching over 2,200 people by 2017.
Age Groups and Homes
In Udligenswil, about 25% of the people are young, aged 0 to 19 years old. About 23% are young adults, aged 20 to 39. The largest group, about 38%, are middle-aged, between 40 and 64. Older people, aged 65 and above, make up about 12.5% of the population.
Most adults (aged 25-64) in Udligenswil have finished high school or gone on to higher education like university.
In 2000, there were 663 homes in Udligenswil. About 20% of these homes had only one person living in them. About 11% were large homes with five or more people. Most of the buildings in the town are houses, with many being single-family homes.
How People Work
Udligenswil has a low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work can find jobs.
People in Udligenswil work in different types of jobs:
- Farming and Nature (Primary Sector): About 92 people work in jobs related to farming. There are about 33 businesses in this area.
- Making Things (Secondary Sector): About 65 people work in factories or in construction. There are 16 businesses in this area.
- Services (Tertiary Sector): The largest group, 126 people, work in service jobs. These include things like shops, offices, and schools. There are 46 businesses in this sector.
In 2000, about 55% of the people in Udligenswil had jobs. Women made up about 41% of the people working.
Beliefs and Religions
In 2000, most people in Udligenswil were Christian. About 70% were Roman Catholic, and about 15% were Protestant. A small number of people belonged to other Christian faiths. There were also some people who were Muslim. About 7% of the people said they did not belong to any organized religion.
See also
In Spanish: Udligenswil para niños
