Cities & Towns
Showing top 30 of 50 placesThe district of Bernina spans 237 km² and contains 2 municipalities, with Poschiavo as its main town. Its estimated population of 1 251 gives a density of 5 /km² The most populous place is Brusio (1 115 residents). Hover over municipalities on the map to explore the district.
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Maps & Downloads
SVG · PNG · 600 pxBernina district map with municipality boundaries, Switzerland
District outline with municipality boundaries
Graubünden/Grischun/Grigioni canton map with Bernina district highlighted, Switzerland
District highlighted in its canton context
Municipalities / Gemeinden
2 municipalitiesBernina contains 2 municipalities (Gemeinden). The largest is Poschiavo at 191 km², the smallest is Brusio (46 km²) Poschiavo has the most mapped buildings (4 392 in OSM).
| Municipality | Population | Area km² | Buildings | Postcodes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Poschiavo | - | 191 | 4 392 | 6 | - |
| Brusio | 1 251 | 46 | 1 312 | 4 | View |
Postcodes
9 postcode areasThe district of Bernina is served by 9 postcode areas covering roughly 488 km² with a total of 6 279 mapped buildings. Postcodes in Bernina begin with the digit 7 (i.e.), placing the district in this Swiss postal zone. The most built-up postcode is 7742, with approximately 1 006 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 | - | 1 006 | - | 81.04 | View → | |
| 2 | - | 512 | - | 23.82 | View → | |
| 3 | - | 421 | - | 22.15 | View → | |
| 4 | - | 355 | 364 | 13.77 | View → | |
| 5 | - | 242 | - | 23.43 | View → | |
| 6 | - | 176 | 537 | 20.34 | View → | |
| 7 | - | 120 | 316 | 11.98 | View → | |
| 8 | - | 81 | 34 | 1.29 | View → | |
| 9 | - | 49 | - | 39.48 | View → |
Bernina has 23 mapped postal facilities: 2 post offices, 21 post boxes. Swiss Post (Die Schweizerische Post) runs a dense network of branches and automated MyPost 24 parcel lockers across the district.
Transport
5 lines · 10 routesClick any route on the map to see details.
Bernina's public transport network covers 85.7 km across 5 lines and 10 routes, operated by 2 operators.
Full transport detailsDensity by Municipality
actual Gemeinde bordersHover over a municipality to see exact values.
Heraldry
Coat of ArmsThe official heraldic symbols of Bernina district. Images are sourced from Wikimedia Commons and can be downloaded in SVG and PNG formats.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bernina
Quick answersWhat is the main town of Bernina district?
The main town of Bernina district is Poschiavo.
Which canton does Bernina belong to?
Bernina is a district (Bezirk) within the canton of Grisons, one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland.
Is Bernina a district or a city?
Bernina 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 Bernina is Poschiavo.
What is the population of Bernina?
Bernina district has a population of about 1 251 residents, giving a population density of 5 people per km².
How large is Bernina district?
Bernina covers a total area of 237 km² (about 92 square miles).
How many municipalities are in Bernina?
Bernina district contains 2 municipalities (Gemeinden): Poschiavo, Brusio
What postal codes are used in Bernina?
Bernina has 9 postal code areas. Swiss postal codes are 4 digits long; codes here typically begin with 7.
How many buildings are in Bernina?
According to OpenStreetMap data, Bernina district has 5 704 mapped buildings, a density of 24 buildings per km².