Kanton Luzern

Brief profile

The canton of Lucerne is one of Switzerland's 26 cantons (federal states). It is the seventh largest canton in terms of population. The canton of Lucerne is characterized by its regional diversity.

Facts and figures

The canton of Lucerne has a population of around 400,000. Just under a fifth of these are foreign nationals. The canton covers an area of 1,493 km². It comprises six electoral districts and 80 municipalities. The capital is Lucerne. The official language is German. The canton consists of the regions of Lucerne City, Lucerne Country, Entlebuch, Hochdorf, Sursee, and Willisau.