Coat of arms of Bezirk Affoltern district, Switzerland

Bezirk Affoltern

(Bezirk Affoltern · Bezirk Affoltern)

District (Bezirk) · Administrative level 6 · Zurich

Main town: Affoltern am Albis

49 471
Population
113 km²
Area
14
Municipalities

Cities & Towns

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The district of Bezirk Affoltern spans 113 km² and contains 14 municipalities, with Affoltern am Albis as its main town. Its estimated population of 49 471 gives a density of 438 /km² Hover over municipalities on the map to explore the district.

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Bezirk Affoltern district map with municipality boundaries, Switzerland

Bezirk Affoltern district map with municipality boundaries, Switzerland

District outline with municipality boundaries

Zürich canton map with Bezirk Affoltern district highlighted, Switzerland

Zürich canton map with Bezirk Affoltern district highlighted, Switzerland

District highlighted in its canton context

Bezirk Affoltern district outline map, Switzerland

Bezirk Affoltern district outline map, Switzerland

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Municipalities / Gemeinden

14 municipalities

Bezirk Affoltern contains 14 municipalities (Gemeinden). The largest is Hausen am Albis at 14 km², the smallest is Wettswil am Albis (4 km²) Affoltern am Albis has the most mapped buildings (3 504 in OSM).

Municipality Population Area km² Buildings Postcodes
Hausen am Albis 3 040 14 1 994 3 -
Mettmenstetten 3 724 13 2 264 1 -
Stallikon 3 438 12 1 437 1 View
Affoltern am Albis 1 081 11 3 504 4 -
Kappel am Albis 865 8 732 1 -
Aeugst am Albis 1 972 8 972 2 -
Obfelden 5 007 8 2 268 3 -
Bonstetten 5 260 7 1 751 1 View
Hedingen 3 655 6 1 395 1 View
Rifferswil 714 6 768 1 -
Knonau 1 445 6 1 194 1 -
Ottenbach 2 164 5 1 451 1 -
Maschwanden 638 5 402 1 -
Wettswil am Albis 5 105 4 1 544 1 View

Postcodes

18 postcode areas

The district of Bezirk Affoltern is served by 18 postcode areas covering roughly 333 km² with a total of 37 565 mapped buildings. Postcodes in Bezirk Affoltern begin with the digits 8, 6 (i.e.), placing the district in these Swiss postal zones. The most built-up postcode is 6340, with approximately 2 706 buildings. The map colours each postcode area by its numerical code, with lower codes in blue/purple and higher codes in orange.

18
Total postcodes
37 565
Buildings
333 km²
Total area
989
Avg buildings
8.8 km²
Avg area
184
Cities covered
2
Prefix zones
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Top postcodes by building count

# Code Name Buildings Population Area km²
1 - 2 706 15 894 25.17 View →
2 - 1 993 3 225 10.59 View →
3 - 1 827 4 661 13.02 View →
4 - 1 384 11 546 11.42 View →
5 - 1 295 2 012 7.54 View →
6 - 1 249 5 795 7.43 View →
7 - 1 189 5 376 3.77 View →
8 - 1 047 10 994 13.09 View →
9 - 828 4 372 6.53 View →
10 - 817 14 668 7.58 View →
11 - 811 1 488 9.85 View →
12 - 513 2 541 7.91 View →
13 - 482 1 910 6.47 View →
14 - 433 1 434 7.91 View →
15 - 362 1 182 6.51 View →
16 - 322 5 065 3.43 View →
17 - 110 2 525 5.02 View →
18 - 4 975 4.69 View →

Postal services in Bezirk Affoltern

Bezirk Affoltern has 215 mapped postal facilities: 24 post offices, 188 post boxes, 3 parcel lockers. Swiss Post (Die Schweizerische Post) runs a dense network of branches and automated MyPost 24 parcel lockers across the district.

8908 Hedingen · 8908 Hedingen
Post · 8902 Urdorf
Post 6340 Baar · 6340 Baar
Post Allenwinden Volg
Post Birmensdorf · 8903 Birmensdorf (ZH)
Post Filiale Affoltern am Albis · 8910 Affoltern am Albis
Post Mettmenstetten · 8932 Mettmenstetten
Postagentur Bonstetten
Postfiliale Obfelden · 8912 Obfelden

Transport

16 lines · 35 routes

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By mode

bus 16 lines

Network totals

Lines 16
Routes 35
Total length 293.5 km
Operators 2
Longest line N24 · 67.0 km
Most stops 217 · 32 stops

Bezirk Affoltern's public transport network covers 293.5 km across 16 lines and 35 routes, operated by 2 operators.

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Density by Municipality

actual Gemeinde borders

Summary

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Heraldry

Coat of Arms & Flag

The official heraldic symbols of Bezirk Affoltern district. Images are sourced from Wikimedia Commons and can be downloaded in SVG and PNG formats.

Frequently Asked Questions about Bezirk Affoltern

Quick answers
What is the main town of Bezirk Affoltern district?

The main town of Bezirk Affoltern district is Affoltern am Albis, with a population of about 11,363 residents.

Which canton does Bezirk Affoltern belong to?

Bezirk Affoltern is a district (Bezirk) within the canton of Zurich, one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland.

Is Bezirk Affoltern a district or a city?

Bezirk Affoltern is a district (Bezirk) in the canton of Zurich 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 Bezirk Affoltern is Affoltern am Albis.

What is the population of Bezirk Affoltern?

Bezirk Affoltern district has a population of about 49 471 residents, giving a population density of 438 people per km².

How large is Bezirk Affoltern district?

Bezirk Affoltern covers a total area of 113 km² (about 44 square miles).

How many municipalities are in Bezirk Affoltern?

Bezirk Affoltern district contains 14 municipalities (Gemeinden): Hausen am Albis, Mettmenstetten, Stallikon, Affoltern am Albis, Kappel am Albis, Aeugst am Albis, Obfelden, Bonstetten and 6 more

What postal codes are used in Bezirk Affoltern?

Bezirk Affoltern has 18 postal code areas. Swiss postal codes are 4 digits long; codes here typically begin with 8, 6.

How many buildings are in Bezirk Affoltern?

According to OpenStreetMap data, Bezirk Affoltern district has 21 676 mapped buildings, a density of 192 buildings per km².