Willisau District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Willisau District
Wahlkreis Willisau
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| Country |  Switzerland |
| Canton |  Luzern |
| Capital | Willisau |
| Area | |
| • Total | 336.99 km2 (130.11 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 55,079 |
| • Density | 163.444/km2 (423.318/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Municipalities | 21 |
The Willisau District is one of five special areas in the Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland. It is located in the German-speaking part of the canton. The main town and capital of the district is Willisau.
As of 31 December 2020, about 55,079 people live in the Willisau District. In 2013, its name changed from "Amt Willisau" to "Wahlkreis Willisau." This was part of a bigger plan to reorganize the canton. Even with the name change, the district mostly stayed the same.
What Are the Towns in Willisau District?
The Willisau District is made up of several smaller towns and villages, which are called municipalities. Here is a list of these municipalities, along with how many people live in them and their size.
| Municipality | Population (31 December 2020) |
Area, km² |
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| Alberswil | 665 | 3.6 |
| Altbüron | 1,017 | 6.8 |
| Altishofen | 1,959 | 5.7 |
| Dagmersellen | 5,680 | 23.9 |
| Egolzwil | 1,530 | 4.2 |
| Ettiswil | 2,792 | 12.5 |
| Fischbach | 702 | 8.1 |
| Grossdietwil | 855 | 10.2 |
| Hergiswil bei Willisau | 1,908 | 31.3 |
| Luthern | 1,245 | 37.9 |
| Menznau | 2,966 | 30.4 |
| Nebikon | 2,713 | 3.7 |
| Pfaffnau | 2,674 | 17.6 |
| Reiden | 7,255 | 27.0 |
| Roggliswil | 723 | 6.2 |
| Schötz | 4,575 | 15.27 |
| Ufhusen | 927 | 12.3 |
| Wauwil | 2,380 | 2.9 |
| Wikon | 1,495 | 8.3 |
| Willisau | 7,752 | 47.22 |
| Zell | 2,108 | 13.9 |
| Total | 55,079 | 336.99 |
Recent Changes to Municipalities
Sometimes, smaller towns decide to join together to form a larger municipality. This is called a merger. Here are some recent changes in the Willisau District:
- On January 1, 2020, the town of Ebersecken joined with Altishofen.
- On January 1, 2021, the town of Gettnau merged into Willisau.
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Willisau para niños
