Cities & Towns
Showing top 30 of 9 placesThe district of Bezirk Gäu spans 62 km² and contains 8 municipalities, with Oensingen as its main town. Its estimated population of 21 545 gives a density of 348 /km² Hover over municipalities on the map to explore the district.
Maps & Downloads
SVG · PNG · 600 pxBezirk Gäu district map with municipality boundaries, Switzerland
District outline with municipality boundaries
Solothurn canton map with Bezirk Gäu district highlighted, Switzerland
District highlighted in its canton context
Municipalities / Gemeinden
8 municipalitiesBezirk Gäu contains 8 municipalities (Gemeinden). The largest is Oensingen at 12 km², the smallest is Härkingen (6 km²) Oensingen has the most mapped buildings (2 030 in OSM).
| Municipality | Population | Area km² | Buildings | Postcodes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oensingen | - | 12 | 2 030 | 3 | - |
| Oberbuchsiten | 2 054 | 9 | 949 | 2 | - |
| Kestenholz | 1 739 | 9 | 946 | 1 | - |
| Neuendorf | 2 026 | 7 | 954 | 2 | - |
| Egerkingen | 4 300 | 7 | 1 233 | 1 | - |
| Wolfwil | 2 040 | 7 | 1 371 | 1 | - |
| Härkingen | 1 769 | 6 | 776 | 1 | - |
| Niederbuchsiten | 981 | 6 | 569 | 1 | - |
Postcodes
8 postcode areasThe district of Bezirk Gäu is served by 8 postcode areas covering roughly 138 km² with a total of 2 236 mapped buildings. Postcodes in Bezirk Gäu begin with the digit 4 (i.e.), placing the district in this Swiss postal zone. The most built-up postcode is 4628, with approximately 355 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 | - | 355 | 2 776 | 6.88 | View → | |
| 2 | - | 173 | 2 170 | 9.39 | View → | |
| 3 | - | 161 | 6 042 | 6.95 | View → | |
| 4 | - | 134 | 1 295 | 12.11 | View → | |
| 5 | - | 113 | 2 358 | 5.51 | View → | |
| 6 | - | 43 | 2 657 | 8.59 | View → | |
| 7 | - | 27 | 1 568 | 5.49 | View → | |
| 8 | - | 21 | 2 678 | 7.14 | View → |
Bezirk Gäu has 18 mapped postal facilities: 3 post offices, 15 post boxes. Swiss Post (Die Schweizerische Post) runs a dense network of branches and automated MyPost 24 parcel lockers across the district.
Transport
4 lines · 7 routesClick any route on the map to see details.
Bezirk Gäu's public transport network covers 60.0 km across 4 lines and 7 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 Gäu district. Images are sourced from Wikimedia Commons and can be downloaded in SVG and PNG formats.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bezirk Gäu
Quick answersWhat is the main town of Bezirk Gäu district?
The main town of Bezirk Gäu district is Oensingen, with a population of about 6,636 residents.
Which canton does Bezirk Gäu belong to?
Bezirk Gäu is a district (Bezirk) within the canton of Solothurn, one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland.
Is Bezirk Gäu a district or a city?
Bezirk Gäu 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 Gäu is Oensingen.
What is the population of Bezirk Gäu?
Bezirk Gäu district has a population of about 21 545 residents, giving a population density of 348 people per km².
How large is Bezirk Gäu district?
Bezirk Gäu covers a total area of 62 km² (about 24 square miles).
How many municipalities are in Bezirk Gäu?
Bezirk Gäu district contains 8 municipalities (Gemeinden): Oensingen, Oberbuchsiten, Kestenholz, Neuendorf, Egerkingen, Wolfwil, Härkingen, Niederbuchsiten
What postal codes are used in Bezirk Gäu?
Bezirk Gäu has 8 postal code areas. Swiss postal codes are 4 digits long; codes here typically begin with 4.
How many buildings are in Bezirk Gäu?
According to OpenStreetMap data, Bezirk Gäu district has 8 828 mapped buildings, a density of 142 buildings per km².