Canton of Lucerne
Canton of Lucerne
Kanton Luzern (German) | |
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Interactive map of Canton of Lucerne | |
| Coordinates: 47°5′N 8°7′E / 47.083°N 8.117°E | |
| Capital | Lucerne |
| Subdivisions | 79 municipalities |
| Government | |
| • President | Reto Wyss |
| • Executive | Regierungsrat (5) |
| • Legislative | Kantonsrat (120) |
| Area | |
• Total | 1,493.51 km2 (576.65 sq mi) |
| Population (December 2020) | |
• Total | 416,347 |
| • Density | 278.771/km2 (722.013/sq mi) |
| GDP | |
| • Total | CHF 28.176 billion (2020) |
| • Per capita | CHF 67,936 (2020) |
| ISO 3166 code | CH-LU |
| Highest point | 2,350 m (7,710 ft): Brienzer Rothorn |
| Lowest point | 406 m (1,332 ft): Reuss plain at Honauer Schachen |
| Joined | 1332 |
| Languages | German |
| Website | www |
The canton of Lucerne (German: Kanton Luzern [ˈkantɔn luˈtsɛrn]; Romansh: Chantun Lucerna; French: Canton de Lucerne; Italian: Cantone Lucerna) is a canton of Switzerland. It is located in the country's central, German-speaking part. The population of the canton (as of 31 December 2020) is 416,347. As of 2007, the population included 57,268 foreigners, or about 15.8% of the total population. The cantonal capital is the city of Lucerne.