Albula/Alvra
(Albula/Alvra · Albula · Albula)District (Bezirk) · Administrative level 6 · Grisons
Main town: Tiefencastel
Cities & Towns
Showing top 30 of 83 placesThe district of Albula/Alvra spans 684 km² and contains 6 municipalities, with Tiefencastel as its main town. Its estimated population of 4 747 gives a density of 7 /km² The most populous place is Savognin (882 residents). Hover over municipalities on the map to explore the district.
... and 53 more places in Albula/Alvra
Maps & Downloads
SVG · PNG · 600 pxAlbula/Alvra district map with municipality boundaries, Switzerland
District outline with municipality boundaries
Graubünden/Grischun/Grigioni canton map with Albula/Alvra district highlighted, Switzerland
District highlighted in its canton context
Municipalities / Gemeinden
6 municipalitiesAlbula/Alvra contains 6 municipalities (Gemeinden). The largest is Surses at 324 km², the smallest is Schmitten (GR) (11 km²) Surses has the most mapped buildings (3 707 in OSM).
| Municipality | Population | Area km² | Buildings | Postcodes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surses | 1 667 | 324 | 3 707 | 11 | View |
| Bergün Filisur | 961 | 190 | 1 460 | 4 | - |
| Albula/Alvra | 1 347 | 94 | 1 919 | 8 | View |
| Vaz/Obervaz | - | 42 | 2 868 | 5 | - |
| Lantsch/Lenz | 529 | 22 | 633 | 1 | - |
| Schmitten (GR) | 243 | 11 | 466 | 2 | - |
Postcodes
30 postcode areasThe district of Albula/Alvra is served by 30 postcode areas covering roughly 1 411 km² with a total of 15 696 mapped buildings. Postcodes in Albula/Alvra begin with the digits 7, 1 (i.e.), placing the district in these Swiss postal zones. The most built-up postcode is 7078, with approximately 1 048 buildings. The map colours each postcode area by its numerical code, with lower codes in blue/purple and higher codes in orange.
| # | Code | Name | Buildings | Population | Area km² | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | 1 048 | - | 21.79 | View → | |
| 2 | - | 675 | 344 | 20.77 | View → | |
| 3 | - | 669 | 45 | 8.66 | View → | |
| 4 | - | 641 | - | 10.2 | View → | |
| 5 | - | 580 | 631 | 139.83 | View → | |
| 6 | - | 445 | 529 | 21.81 | View → | |
| 7 | - | 354 | 189 | 11.42 | View → | |
| 8 | - | 304 | 197 | 43.66 | View → | |
| 9 | - | 300 | 508 | 24.24 | View → | |
| 10 | - | 285 | 199 | 38.74 | View → | |
| 11 | - | 275 | - | 10.52 | View → | |
| 12 | - | 267 | 48 | 9.37 | View → | |
| 13 | - | 253 | 869 | 19.0 | View → | |
| 14 | - | 247 | 182 | 6.28 | View → | |
| 15 | - | 239 | 150 | 10.05 | View → | |
| 16 | - | 225 | 466 | 32.98 | View → | |
| 17 | - | 198 | 161 | 31.25 | View → | |
| 18 | - | 193 | 333 | 64.73 | View → | |
| 19 | - | 192 | 129 | 9.09 | View → | |
| 20 | - | 189 | 400 | 77.75 | View → |
Albula/Alvra has 85 mapped postal facilities: 18 post offices, 67 post boxes. Swiss Post (Die Schweizerische Post) runs a dense network of branches and automated MyPost 24 parcel lockers across the district.
Transport
10 lines · 24 routesClick any route on the map to see details.
Albula/Alvra's public transport network covers 182.6 km across 10 lines and 24 routes, operated by 3 operators.
Full transport detailsDensity by Municipality
actual Gemeinde bordersHover over a municipality to see exact values.
Heraldry
Coat of ArmsThe official heraldic symbols of Albula/Alvra district. Images are sourced from Wikimedia Commons and can be downloaded in SVG and PNG formats.
Frequently Asked Questions about Albula/Alvra
Quick answersWhat is the main town of Albula/Alvra district?
The main town of Albula/Alvra district is Tiefencastel, with a population of about 254 residents.
Which canton does Albula/Alvra belong to?
Albula/Alvra is a district (Bezirk) within the canton of Grisons, one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland.
Is Albula/Alvra a district or a city?
Albula/Alvra is a district (Bezirk) in the canton of Grisons in Switzerland. Districts sit between the canton level and the municipality (Gemeinde) level and are used for administrative, judicial, and statistical purposes. The main town within Albula/Alvra is Tiefencastel.
What is the population of Albula/Alvra?
Albula/Alvra district has a population of about 4 747 residents, giving a population density of 7 people per km².
How large is Albula/Alvra district?
Albula/Alvra covers a total area of 684 km² (about 264 square miles).
How many municipalities are in Albula/Alvra?
Albula/Alvra district contains 6 municipalities (Gemeinden): Surses, Bergün Filisur, Albula/Alvra, Vaz/Obervaz, Lantsch/Lenz, Schmitten (GR)
What postal codes are used in Albula/Alvra?
Albula/Alvra has 30 postal code areas. Swiss postal codes are 4 digits long; codes here typically begin with 7, 1.
How many buildings are in Albula/Alvra?
According to OpenStreetMap data, Albula/Alvra district has 11 053 mapped buildings, a density of 16 buildings per km².