Bezirk Münchwilen
(Bezirk Münchwilen · Bezirk Münchwilen)District (Bezirk) · Administrative level 6 · Thurgau
Main town: Rickenbach bei Wil
Cities & Towns
Showing top 30 of 137 placesThe district of Bezirk Münchwilen spans 138 km² and contains 13 municipalities, with Rickenbach bei Wil as its main town. Its estimated population of 37 327 gives a density of 270 /km² The most populous place is Sirnach (8 133 residents). Hover over municipalities on the map to explore the district.
... and 107 more places in Bezirk Münchwilen
Maps & Downloads
SVG · PNG · 600 pxBezirk Münchwilen district map with municipality boundaries, Switzerland
District outline with municipality boundaries
Thurgau canton map with Bezirk Münchwilen district highlighted, Switzerland
District highlighted in its canton context
Municipalities / Gemeinden
13 municipalitiesBezirk Münchwilen contains 13 municipalities (Gemeinden). The largest is Fischingen at 31 km², the smallest is Rickenbach (TG) (2 km²) Aadorf has the most mapped buildings (3 093 in OSM).
| Municipality | Population | Area km² | Buildings | Postcodes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fischingen | 2 605 | 31 | 1 823 | 5 | - |
| Aadorf | 10 314 | 20 | 3 093 | 5 | - |
| Wängi | - | 16 | 2 661 | 6 | - |
| Sirnach | 8 920 | 12 | 2 641 | 4 | - |
| Bichelsee-Balterswil | - | 12 | 1 562 | 2 | View |
| Braunau | 661 | 9 | 465 | 2 | - |
| Lommis | 962 | 9 | 647 | 2 | - |
| Münchwilen (TG) | 4 553 | 8 | 2 085 | 3 | - |
| Tobel-Tägerschen | - | 7 | 750 | 2 | - |
| Eschlikon | 3 149 | 6 | 1 851 | 2 | - |
| Bettwiesen | 1 342 | 4 | 470 | 1 | - |
| Wilen (TG) | 1 760 | 2 | 870 | 1 | - |
| Rickenbach (TG) | 3 061 | 2 | 607 | 3 | View |
Postcodes
30 postcode areasThe district of Bezirk Münchwilen is served by 30 postcode areas covering roughly 329 km² with a total of 28 606 mapped buildings. Postcodes in Bezirk Münchwilen begin with the digits 8, 9 (i.e.), placing the district in these Swiss postal zones. The most built-up postcode is 8360, with approximately 1 240 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 | - | 1 240 | 4 126 | 7.63 | View → | |
| 2 | - | 1 136 | - | 16.42 | View → | |
| 3 | - | 974 | 3 267 | 5.5 | View → | |
| 4 | - | 876 | 5 301 | 6.15 | View → | |
| 5 | - | 868 | 1 376 | 4.41 | View → | |
| 6 | - | 644 | 2 651 | 2.25 | View → | |
| 7 | - | 632 | 871 | 14.54 | View → | |
| 8 | - | 603 | 3 063 | 6.32 | View → | |
| 9 | - | 544 | 5 830 | 3.91 | View → | |
| 10 | - | 499 | 1 365 | 3.92 | View → | |
| 11 | - | 491 | 2 014 | 4.05 | View → | |
| 12 | - | 434 | 1 763 | 3.54 | View → | |
| 13 | - | 417 | 1 294 | 6.57 | View → | |
| 14 | - | 409 | 1 728 | 1.58 | View → | |
| 15 | - | 367 | 558 | 5.94 | View → | |
| 16 | - | 335 | 2 383 | 2.54 | View → | |
| 17 | - | 288 | 573 | 5.18 | View → | |
| 18 | - | 277 | 385 | 9.17 | View → | |
| 19 | - | 271 | 2 414 | 3.48 | View → | |
| 20 | - | 250 | 1 342 | 3.85 | View → |
Bezirk Münchwilen has 136 mapped postal facilities: 22 post offices, 114 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 · 22 routesClick any route on the map to see details.
Bezirk Münchwilen's public transport network covers 203.4 km across 7 lines and 22 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 Münchwilen district. Images are sourced from Wikimedia Commons and can be downloaded in SVG and PNG formats.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bezirk Münchwilen
Quick answersWhat is the main town of Bezirk Münchwilen district?
The main town of Bezirk Münchwilen district is Rickenbach bei Wil, with a population of about 3,061 residents.
Which canton does Bezirk Münchwilen belong to?
Bezirk Münchwilen is a district (Bezirk) within the canton of Thurgau, one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland.
Is Bezirk Münchwilen a district or a city?
Bezirk Münchwilen is a district (Bezirk) in the canton of Thurgau 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 Münchwilen is Rickenbach bei Wil.
What is the population of Bezirk Münchwilen?
Bezirk Münchwilen district has a population of about 37 327 residents, giving a population density of 270 people per km².
How large is Bezirk Münchwilen district?
Bezirk Münchwilen covers a total area of 138 km² (about 53 square miles).
How many municipalities are in Bezirk Münchwilen?
Bezirk Münchwilen district contains 13 municipalities (Gemeinden): Fischingen, Aadorf, Wängi, Sirnach, Bichelsee-Balterswil, Braunau, Lommis, Münchwilen (TG) and 5 more
What postal codes are used in Bezirk Münchwilen?
Bezirk Münchwilen has 30 postal code areas. Swiss postal codes are 4 digits long; codes here typically begin with 8, 9.
How many buildings are in Bezirk Münchwilen?
According to OpenStreetMap data, Bezirk Münchwilen district has 19 525 mapped buildings, a density of 141 buildings per km².