Cities & Towns
Showing top 30 of 18 placesThe district of Bezirk Dorneck spans 75 km² and contains 11 municipalities, with Dornach as its main town. Its estimated population of 17 579 gives a density of 235 /km² Hover over municipalities on the map to explore the district.
Maps & Downloads
SVG · PNG · 600 pxBezirk Dorneck district map with municipality boundaries, Switzerland
District outline with municipality boundaries
Solothurn canton map with Bezirk Dorneck district highlighted, Switzerland
District highlighted in its canton context
Municipalities / Gemeinden
11 municipalitiesBezirk Dorneck contains 11 municipalities (Gemeinden). The largest is Seewen at 16 km², the smallest is Bättwil (2 km²) Dornach has the most mapped buildings (2 684 in OSM).
| Municipality | Population | Area km² | Buildings | Postcodes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seewen | 1 003 | 16 | 944 | 1 | - |
| Metzerlen-Mariastein | - | 8 | 655 | 2 | View |
| Hochwald | 1 277 | 8 | 837 | 2 | - |
| Hofstetten-Flüh | 3 136 | 8 | 1 711 | 4 | - |
| Nuglar-St. Pantaleon | - | 6 | 968 | 3 | - |
| Büren (SO) | 935 | 6 | 626 | 2 | View |
| Gempen | 854 | 6 | 594 | 1 | - |
| Dornach | - | 6 | 2 684 | 1 | - |
| Rodersdorf | 1 291 | 5 | 864 | 1 | - |
| Witterswil | 1 430 | 3 | 757 | 1 | - |
| Bättwil | 1 185 | 2 | 620 | 1 | - |
Postcodes
14 postcode areasThe district of Bezirk Dorneck is served by 14 postcode areas covering roughly 197 km² with a total of 20 428 mapped buildings. Postcodes in Bezirk Dorneck begin with the digit 4 (i.e.), placing the district in this Swiss postal zone. The most built-up postcode is 4144, with approximately 2 708 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 | - | 2 708 | 21 774 | 6.93 | View → | |
| 2 | - | 2 388 | 459 | 5.79 | View → | |
| 3 | - | 861 | 4 077 | 16.31 | View → | |
| 4 | - | 701 | 1 405 | 8.35 | View → | |
| 5 | - | 619 | 1 125 | 5.13 | View → | |
| 6 | - | 513 | 752 | 6.23 | View → | |
| 7 | - | 478 | 1 862 | 5.99 | View → | |
| 8 | - | 264 | 1 715 | 5.35 | View → | |
| 9 | - | 219 | 96 | 1.21 | View → | |
| 10 | - | 146 | 2 213 | 4.06 | View → | |
| 11 | - | 108 | 521 | 6.57 | View → | |
| 12 | - | 101 | 484 | 1.91 | View → | |
| 13 | - | 51 | 1 297 | 5.12 | View → | |
| 14 | - | 25 | 1 641 | 2.67 | View → |
Bezirk Dorneck has 113 mapped postal facilities: 13 post offices, 100 post boxes. Swiss Post (Die Schweizerische Post) runs a dense network of branches and automated MyPost 24 parcel lockers across the district.
Transport
6 lines · 23 routesClick any route on the map to see details.
Bezirk Dorneck's public transport network covers 186.2 km across 6 lines and 23 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 Bezirk Dorneck district. Images are sourced from Wikimedia Commons and can be downloaded in SVG and PNG formats.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bezirk Dorneck
Quick answersWhat is the main town of Bezirk Dorneck district?
The main town of Bezirk Dorneck district is Dornach, with a population of about 6,468 residents.
Which canton does Bezirk Dorneck belong to?
Bezirk Dorneck is a district (Bezirk) within the canton of Solothurn, one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland.
Is Bezirk Dorneck a district or a city?
Bezirk Dorneck is a district (Bezirk) in the canton of Solothurn 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 Dorneck is Dornach.
What is the population of Bezirk Dorneck?
Bezirk Dorneck district has a population of about 17 579 residents, giving a population density of 235 people per km².
How large is Bezirk Dorneck district?
Bezirk Dorneck covers a total area of 75 km² (about 29 square miles).
How many municipalities are in Bezirk Dorneck?
Bezirk Dorneck district contains 11 municipalities (Gemeinden): Seewen, Metzerlen-Mariastein, Hochwald, Hofstetten-Flüh, Nuglar-St. Pantaleon, Büren (SO), Gempen, Dornach and 3 more
What postal codes are used in Bezirk Dorneck?
Bezirk Dorneck has 14 postal code areas. Swiss postal codes are 4 digits long; codes here typically begin with 4.
How many buildings are in Bezirk Dorneck?
According to OpenStreetMap data, Bezirk Dorneck district has 11 260 mapped buildings, a density of 151 buildings per km².