Walchwil facts for kids

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Walchwil Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Walchwil Location in Canton of Zug Show map of Canton of Zug
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Zug
District	n.a.
Area
• Total	13.54 km2 (5.23 sq mi)
Elevation (Railroad station)	449 m (1,473 ft)
Highest elevation (Hagegg (mountain))	1,250 m (4,100 ft)
Lowest elevation (Lake Zug)	415 m (1,362 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	3,820
• Density	282.1/km2 (730.7/sq mi)
Postal code	6318
Surrounded by	Arth (SZ), (Küssnacht (SZ), Merlischachen (LU)), Unterägeri, Zug

Walchwil is a lovely village and a small town (called a municipality) in the canton of Zug, Switzerland. It is located right by the beautiful Lake Zug.

History of Walchwil

Walchwil was first mentioned in old records way back in 1283. Back then, it was called Walchwile. This shows that people have lived here for a very long time!

Geography and Nature

The Oberdorf section of Walchwil, a part of the village.

An amazing aerial view of Walchwil taken by Walter Mittelholzer in 1919.

Walchwil covers an area of about 13.5 square kilometers (5.2 square miles). A big part of this land, about 41.5%, is used for farming. Forests cover even more, about 45.5% of the area.

The town itself, with its buildings and roads, takes up about 8.2% of the land. The rest, about 4.7%, includes things like rivers or mountains that aren't used for building or farming.

Location of Walchwil

Walchwil is located on the eastern side of Lake Zug. It sits on the southern slopes of a mountain called Zugerberg, which is about 1,000 meters (3,280 feet) high. The municipality includes the main village of Walchwil and another small area called Oberdorf (also known as Emmeten).

People and Population

Walchwil has a population of 3,820 people. About 29.9% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the last ten years, the number of people living in Walchwil has grown by about 7.6%.

Languages Spoken

Most people in Walchwil speak German, which is about 82.4% of the population. English is the second most common language, spoken by about 6.1% of residents. French is the third most common language, spoken by about 1.8%.

Local Government and Education

In the 2007 national election, the most popular political group was the CVP. They received 35.5% of the votes. Other popular groups included the SVP (30.1%), the FDP (16.6%), and the Green Party (10.1%).

Many adults in Walchwil have a good education. About 82% of people aged 25-64 have finished either advanced high school (called upper secondary education) or have gone on to higher education at a university or a special college (a Fachhochschule).

Jobs and Economy

Walchwil has a low unemployment rate of 1.29%. This means most people who want to work can find jobs.

• In 2005, about 161 people worked in the primary economic sector. This includes jobs like farming. There were about 46 businesses in this area.
• About 247 people worked in the secondary sector. This includes jobs like manufacturing and building things. There were 29 businesses in this sector.
• The largest number of people, 451, worked in the tertiary sector. This includes jobs in services, like shops, offices, and tourism. There were 137 businesses in this sector.

Population Over Time

Here's how the population of Walchwil has changed over the years:

Getting Around Walchwil

The municipality has two train stations: Walchwil and Walchwil Hörndli. Both of these stations are on the Thalwil–Arth-Goldau railway line, which connects Walchwil to other towns and cities.

See also

In Spanish: Walchwil para niños