Cities & Towns
Showing top 30 of 96 placesThe district of Bezirk Meilen spans 85 km² and contains 11 municipalities, with Meilen as its main town. Its estimated population of 98 177 gives a density of 1 160 /km² The most populous place is Küsnacht ZH (15 162 residents). Hover over municipalities on the map to explore the district.
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Maps & Downloads
SVG · PNG · 600 pxBezirk Meilen district map with municipality boundaries, Switzerland
District outline with municipality boundaries
Zürich canton map with Bezirk Meilen district highlighted, Switzerland
District highlighted in its canton context
Municipalities / Gemeinden
11 municipalitiesBezirk Meilen contains 11 municipalities (Gemeinden). The largest is Küsnacht (ZH) at 12 km², the smallest is Erlenbach (ZH) (3 km²) Küsnacht (ZH) has the most mapped buildings (3 601 in OSM).
| Municipality | Population | Area km² | Buildings | Postcodes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Küsnacht (ZH) | 15 162 | 12 | 3 601 | 3 | View |
| Hombrechtikon | 7 246 | 12 | 2 880 | 4 | View |
| Meilen | - | 12 | 3 377 | 1 | - |
| Herrliberg | 6 289 | 9 | 1 895 | 2 | - |
| Stäfa | 11 567 | 9 | 3 439 | 3 | View |
| Zollikon | 12 744 | 8 | 2 531 | 4 | - |
| Oetwil am See | 4 375 | 6 | 1 421 | 2 | View |
| Zumikon | 5 168 | 6 | 1 395 | 1 | View |
| Männedorf | 10 588 | 5 | 2 669 | 3 | View |
| Uetikon am See | 5 981 | 4 | 1 560 | 1 | - |
| Erlenbach (ZH) | 5 542 | 3 | 1 484 | 1 | - |
Postcodes
20 postcode areasThe district of Bezirk Meilen is served by 20 postcode areas covering roughly 307 km² with a total of 70 134 mapped buildings. Postcodes in Bezirk Meilen begin with the digit 8 (i.e.), placing the district in this Swiss postal zone. The most built-up postcode is 8610, with approximately 4 275 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 | - | 4 275 | 14 531 | 16.84 | View → | |
| 2 | - | 2 948 | 6 628 | 12.36 | View → | |
| 3 | - | 2 734 | 28 613 | 5.12 | View → | |
| 4 | - | 2 667 | 1 145 | 11.95 | View → | |
| 5 | - | 2 139 | 3 978 | 4.77 | View → | |
| 6 | - | 2 076 | 4 629 | 7.09 | View → | |
| 7 | - | 1 771 | 19 605 | 12.19 | View → | |
| 8 | - | 1 567 | 2 176 | 3.38 | View → | |
| 9 | - | 1 469 | 17 123 | 10.32 | View → | |
| 10 | - | 1 451 | 5 621 | 8.99 | View → | |
| 11 | - | 1 296 | 3 604 | 8.3 | View → | |
| 12 | - | 1 266 | 8 867 | 3.46 | View → | |
| 13 | - | 1 242 | 7 348 | 2.89 | View → | |
| 14 | - | 1 152 | 5 693 | 5.48 | View → | |
| 15 | - | 1 043 | 8 476 | 6.11 | View → | |
| 16 | - | 992 | 6 631 | 8.78 | View → | |
| 17 | - | 758 | 10 897 | 5.23 | View → | |
| 18 | - | 731 | 5 240 | 4.47 | View → | |
| 19 | - | 682 | 977 | 1.5 | View → | |
| 20 | - | 147 | 1 756 | 1.8 | View → |
Bezirk Meilen has 488 mapped postal facilities: 31 post offices, 451 post boxes, 6 parcel lockers. Swiss Post (Die Schweizerische Post) runs a dense network of branches and automated MyPost 24 parcel lockers across the district.
Transport
22 lines · 54 routesClick any route on the map to see details.
Bezirk Meilen's public transport network covers 196.6 km across 22 lines and 54 routes, operated by 2 operators.
Full transport detailsDensity by Municipality
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bezirk Meilen
Quick answersWhat is the main town of Bezirk Meilen district?
The main town of Bezirk Meilen district is Meilen, with a population of about 13,515 residents.
Which canton does Bezirk Meilen belong to?
Bezirk Meilen is a district (Bezirk) within the canton of Zurich, one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland.
Is Bezirk Meilen a district or a city?
Bezirk Meilen 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 Meilen is Meilen.
What is the population of Bezirk Meilen?
Bezirk Meilen district has a population of about 98 177 residents, giving a population density of 1 160 people per km².
How large is Bezirk Meilen district?
Bezirk Meilen covers a total area of 85 km² (about 33 square miles).
How many municipalities are in Bezirk Meilen?
Bezirk Meilen district contains 11 municipalities (Gemeinden): Küsnacht (ZH), Hombrechtikon, Meilen, Herrliberg, Stäfa, Zollikon, Oetwil am See, Zumikon and 3 more
What postal codes are used in Bezirk Meilen?
Bezirk Meilen has 20 postal code areas. Swiss postal codes are 4 digits long; codes here typically begin with 8.
How many buildings are in Bezirk Meilen?
According to OpenStreetMap data, Bezirk Meilen district has 26 252 mapped buildings, a density of 310 buildings per km².