Bezirk Gösgen
(Bezirk Gösgen · Bezirk Gösgen)District (Bezirk) · Administrative level 6 · Solothurn
Main town: Niedergösgen
Cities & Towns
Showing top 30 of 15 placesThe district of Bezirk Gösgen spans 69 km² and contains 10 municipalities, with Niedergösgen as its main town. Its estimated population of 23 685 gives a density of 345 /km² The most populous place is Trimbach (6 454 residents). Hover over municipalities on the map to explore the district.
Maps & Downloads
SVG · PNG · 600 pxBezirk Gösgen district map with municipality boundaries, Switzerland
District outline with municipality boundaries
Solothurn canton map with Bezirk Gösgen district highlighted, Switzerland
District highlighted in its canton context
Municipalities / Gemeinden
10 municipalitiesBezirk Gösgen contains 10 municipalities (Gemeinden). The largest is Lostorf at 13 km², the smallest is Obergösgen (4 km²) Trimbach has the most mapped buildings (2 095 in OSM).
| Municipality | Population | Area km² | Buildings | Postcodes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lostorf | 3 804 | 13 | 1 932 | 2 | - |
| Erlinsbach (SO) | 3 327 | 9 | 1 669 | 3 | View |
| Kienberg | 526 | 8 | 414 | 1 | - |
| Stüsslingen | 1 124 | 8 | 742 | 1 | View |
| Trimbach | 6 454 | 8 | 2 095 | 3 | - |
| Hauenstein-Ifenthal | 315 | 5 | 431 | 3 | - |
| Wisen (SO) | 411 | 5 | 384 | 1 | View |
| Niedergösgen | - | 4 | 1 765 | 2 | - |
| Winznau | 1 807 | 4 | 829 | 2 | - |
| Obergösgen | 2 151 | 4 | 793 | 1 | - |
Postcodes
14 postcode areasThe district of Bezirk Gösgen is served by 14 postcode areas covering roughly 239 km² with a total of 34 673 mapped buildings. Postcodes in Bezirk Gösgen begin with the digits 4, 5 (i.e.), placing the district in these Swiss postal zones. The most built-up postcode is 4600, with approximately 4 465 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 | - | 4 465 | 10 550 | 11.49 | View → | |
| 2 | - | 1 771 | 4 664 | 13.24 | View → | |
| 3 | - | 1 666 | 6 090 | 7.6 | View → | |
| 4 | - | 1 528 | 156 | 4.32 | View → | |
| 5 | - | 1 349 | 8 187 | 9.86 | View → | |
| 6 | - | 1 109 | 5 271 | 5.43 | View → | |
| 7 | - | 759 | 557 | 3.94 | View → | |
| 8 | - | 719 | 2 282 | 3.63 | View → | |
| 9 | - | 644 | 1 427 | 8.39 | View → | |
| 10 | - | 591 | 1 132 | 8.85 | View → | |
| 11 | - | 267 | 3 120 | 4.79 | View → | |
| 12 | - | 197 | 271 | 5.35 | View → | |
| 13 | - | 183 | 1 482 | 8.53 | View → | |
| 14 | - | 103 | 1 896 | 8.87 | View → |
Bezirk Gösgen has 132 mapped postal facilities: 14 post offices, 118 post boxes. Swiss Post (Die Schweizerische Post) runs a dense network of branches and automated MyPost 24 parcel lockers across the district.
Transport
7 lines · 28 routesClick any route on the map to see details.
Bezirk Gösgen's public transport network covers 313.1 km across 7 lines and 28 routes, operated by 1 operator.
Full transport detailsDensity by Municipality
actual Gemeinde bordersHover over a municipality to see exact values.
Heraldry
Coat of ArmsThe official heraldic symbols of Bezirk Gösgen district. Images are sourced from Wikimedia Commons and can be downloaded in SVG and PNG formats.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bezirk Gösgen
Quick answersWhat is the main town of Bezirk Gösgen district?
The main town of Bezirk Gösgen district is Niedergösgen, with a population of about 3,766 residents.
Which canton does Bezirk Gösgen belong to?
Bezirk Gösgen is a district (Bezirk) within the canton of Solothurn, one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland.
Is Bezirk Gösgen a district or a city?
Bezirk Gösgen 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 Gösgen is Niedergösgen.
What is the population of Bezirk Gösgen?
Bezirk Gösgen district has a population of about 23 685 residents, giving a population density of 345 people per km².
How large is Bezirk Gösgen district?
Bezirk Gösgen covers a total area of 69 km² (about 27 square miles).
How many municipalities are in Bezirk Gösgen?
Bezirk Gösgen district contains 10 municipalities (Gemeinden): Lostorf, Erlinsbach (SO), Kienberg, Stüsslingen, Trimbach, Hauenstein-Ifenthal, Wisen (SO), Niedergösgen and 2 more
What postal codes are used in Bezirk Gösgen?
Bezirk Gösgen has 14 postal code areas. Swiss postal codes are 4 digits long; codes here typically begin with 4, 5.
How many buildings are in Bezirk Gösgen?
According to OpenStreetMap data, Bezirk Gösgen district has 11 054 mapped buildings, a density of 161 buildings per km².