Zell, Lucerne facts for kids
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 Zell
Location in Switzerland
Zell
Location in Canton of Lucerne
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Lucerne | |
| District | Willisau | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 13.91 km2 (5.37 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 589 m (1,932 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,108 | |
| • Density | 151.55/km2 (392.50/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
6144,6152
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| Localities | Zell, Briseck, Hüswil, Hällershof, Bründlen, Hünkihof | |
| Surrounded by | Ebersecken, Fischbach, Gettnau, Ohmstal, Ufhusen, Willisau | |
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Zell is a town in Switzerland. It is a municipality located in the Willisau district. Zell is part of the canton of Lucerne.
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Discovering Zell's Geography
Zell covers an area of about 13.9 square kilometers (5.4 square miles). A large part of this land, about 68%, is used for farming. This means there are many fields and pastures.
About 22.8% of Zell is covered by forests. The remaining land, around 8.9%, has buildings and roads. A very small part, 0.4%, is non-productive land like rivers.
How Land is Used in Zell
In Zell, most of the farming land is used for crops or for animals to graze. A small part is used for growing fruits. The areas with buildings include homes, businesses, and special developments. There are also parks and roads for transportation.
Population and People of Zell
Zell has a population of about 2,000 people. Most people living here, around 94.8%, speak German. Other languages spoken include Albanian and Portuguese.
Who Lives in Zell?
As of 2007, about 8.2% of the people in Zell were not Swiss citizens. Over the past ten years, the number of people living in Zell has slightly decreased.
Age Groups in Zell
The population of Zell includes people of all ages. About 25.8% are young people aged 0–19 years. Around 26.1% are adults aged 20–39 years. The largest group, 33.1%, are adults aged 40–64 years. Older adults, aged 65 and above, make up about 15% of the population.
Education in Zell
Many adults in Zell have completed a good level of education. About 60.8% of people aged 25-64 have finished high school or gone on to higher education. This includes university or a specialized college called a Fachhochschule.
Homes and Buildings in Zell
In Zell, there are about 655 households. A household is a group of people living together in one home. About 24.9% of these households have only one person. Around 16.2% are large households with five or more people.
Most of the buildings in Zell are homes. There are also buildings that are used for both living and business. Many homes are two or three stories tall.
Work and Jobs in Zell
Zell has a low unemployment rate, which means most people who want to work can find jobs. People in Zell work in different types of jobs:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming. About 164 people work in this area.
- Secondary sector: This involves manufacturing and making things. About 707 people work in this sector.
- Tertiary sector: This includes jobs in services, like shops, offices, and healthcare. About 468 people work here.
About 50.9% of the people in Zell are employed. Women make up about 40.2% of the workforce.
Religion in Zell
Most people in Zell are Christian. About 77.7% are Roman Catholic, and 15.6% are Protestant. There are also people who follow other religions, including Muslim. Some people do not belong to any organized religion.
See also
In Spanish: Zell (Lucerna) para niños
