Wauwil facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wauwil
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 Wauwil
Location in Switzerland
Wauwil
Location in Canton of Lucerne
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Lucerne | |
| District | Willisau | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.96 km2 (1.14 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 539 m (1,768 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 2,380 | |
| • Density | 804.1/km2 (2,082/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
6242
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| Surrounded by | Dagmersellen, Egolzwil, Ettiswil, Mauensee, Schötz | |
Wauwil is a small town, also known as a municipality. It is located in the Willisau district of the Lucerne canton in Switzerland.
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Wauwil's Land and Nature
Wauwil covers an area of about 2.9 square kilometers (1.1 square miles). Most of this land, about 72%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 10% of the area. The remaining 18% has buildings, roads, and other developed areas.
In the past, about 10% of Wauwil's land was covered by forests. Most of the farming land is used for crops or pastures. A small part is used for growing fruit. The developed areas include buildings, industrial zones, and transportation routes. There are also parks and green spaces.
Wauwil's Past and Important Sites
Wauwil has a very old history. An ancient lakeside village called Wauwilermoos is a very important Swiss heritage site. This site is also known as Egolzwil 3. It is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site called Prehistoric Pile dwellings around the Alps. This UNESCO site includes 56 similar ancient villages across Switzerland.
During World War II, there was a special camp in Wauwilermoos. It held soldiers from Allied countries who had escaped from other camps in Switzerland. After the war, in 1947, this camp became a place where people served their sentences. In the early 1980s, it was rebuilt into a modern facility. Today, it is a place where people serve their sentences and also a center for people who are being deported.
People and Life in Wauwil
Wauwil has a population of about 1,700 people. About 28.5% of the people living in Wauwil are not Swiss citizens. Over the last ten years, the number of people living here has grown slowly.
Most people in Wauwil speak German, which is about 81% of the population. Serbo-Croatian is the second most common language, spoken by about 7% of people. Albanian is third, spoken by about 4% of the population.
In the 2007 local election, the most popular political party was the CVP. They received almost 40% of the votes. Other popular parties were the SVP (27%) and the FDP (22%).
Age Groups in Wauwil
In Wauwil, about 24% of the people are 19 years old or younger. About 27% are between 20 and 39 years old. The largest group, about 35%, are between 40 and 64 years old. About 9% of the population is 65 to 79 years old. A smaller group, about 3%, is 80 to 89 years old. Very few people, less than 1%, are 90 years old or older.
Education and Work in Wauwil
More than half of the adults in Wauwil (aged 25-64) have finished upper secondary education. Many have also gone on to higher education, like university or a specialized college.
In Wauwil, there are about 588 households. A household is a group of people living together. About 24% of these households have only one person. About 15% are large households with five or more members.
Most of the buildings in Wauwil are homes. There are many single-family homes, as well as homes for two families or multiple families. Most homes have two or three stories.
Wauwil has a low unemployment rate of about 2.2%. Many people work in different areas. About 159 people work in farming (the primary sector). About 113 people work in manufacturing or construction (the secondary sector). The largest number, 197 people, work in services like shops, offices, or healthcare (the tertiary sector). About 53% of the people in Wauwil are employed. Women make up about 43% of the workforce.
Religions in Wauwil
In 2000, most people in Wauwil were Roman Catholic, about 68%. About 6% were Protestant. Another 10% belonged to other Christian faiths. About 6% of the population was Muslim. A small number of people belonged to other religions or did not have any organized religion.
Weather in Wauwil
Wauwil gets rain for about 128 days each year. On average, it receives about 1006 millimeters (40 inches) of rain annually. June is usually the wettest month, with about 115 millimeters (4.5 inches) of rain over 12 days. May has the most rainy days, about 13 days, but with a bit less rain. October is the driest month, with about 66 millimeters (2.6 inches) of rain over 12 days.
See also
In Spanish: Wauwil para niños
