What is the population of Altwis, Lucerne?

Altwis has a population of approximately 416 according to the latest available open data.

Where is Altwis, Lucerne located?

Altwis is located in Lucerne, Switzerland, at approximate coordinates 47.2385°, 8.2516°.

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Altwis

Total population

416

Elevation484 m

Land area2.9 km²

Coordinates47.24°, 8.25°

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City facts

Elevation

484 m

Area

2.9 km²

Official website

www.altwis.ch

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Overview

Altwis is a former municipality in the district of Hochdorf in the canton of Lucerne in Switzerland. On 1 January 2021 the former municipality of Altwis merged into the municipality of Hitzkirch.

History & geography

History

Altwis is first mentioned in 1113 as Altwise.

Geography

Altwis is located in the Seetal valley, at the western foot of the Lindenberg mountain, between Lake Hallwil and Lake Baldegg. The former municipality consists of the village of Altwis. It had an area of . Of this area, 63.8% is used for agricultural purposes, while 29% is forested. The rest of the land, (7.2%) is settled. , 28.97% of the total land area was forested. Of the agricultural land, 48.97% is used for farming or pastures, while 14.83% is used for orchards or vine crops. Of the settled areas, 4.14% is covered with buildings, 0.69% is industrial, 0.34% is classed as special developments, and 2.07% is transportation infrastructure.

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