Bezirk Schaffhausen
(Bezirk Schaffhausen · Bezirk Schaffhausen)District (Bezirk) · Administrative level 6 · Schaffhausen
Main town: Bargen
Cities & Towns
Showing top 30 of 19 placesThe district of Bezirk Schaffhausen spans 106 km² and contains 7 municipalities, with Bargen as its main town. Its estimated population of 19 411 gives a density of 184 /km² The most populous place is Neuhausen am Rheinfall (11 834 residents). Hover over municipalities on the map to explore the district.
Maps & Downloads
SVG · PNG · 600 pxBezirk Schaffhausen district map with municipality boundaries, Switzerland
District outline with municipality boundaries
Schaffhausen canton map with Bezirk Schaffhausen district highlighted, Switzerland
District highlighted in its canton context
Municipalities / Gemeinden
7 municipalitiesBezirk Schaffhausen contains 7 municipalities (Gemeinden). The largest is Schaffhausen at 42 km², the smallest is Rüdlingen (6 km²) Schaffhausen has the most mapped buildings (11 023 in OSM).
| Municipality | Population | Area km² | Buildings | Postcodes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schaffhausen | 513 | 42 | 11 023 | 11 | - |
| Beringen | 4 345 | 19 | 1 887 | 3 | - |
| Merishausen | 828 | 18 | 624 | 1 | - |
| Bargen (SH) | 290 | 8 | 263 | 1 | View |
| Neuhausen am Rheinfall | 11 834 | 8 | 2 877 | 3 | - |
| Buchberg | 847 | 6 | 617 | 2 | - |
| Rüdlingen | 754 | 6 | 565 | 1 | - |
Postcodes
15 postcode areasThe district of Bezirk Schaffhausen is served by 15 postcode areas covering roughly 271 km² with a total of 17 169 mapped buildings. Postcodes in Bezirk Schaffhausen begin with the digit 8 (i.e.), placing the district in this Swiss postal zone. The most built-up postcode is 8200, with approximately 2 897 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 | - | 2 897 | 11 213 | 18.96 | View → | |
| 2 | - | 590 | 1 455 | 8.5 | View → | |
| 3 | - | 576 | 5 234 | 7.99 | View → | |
| 4 | - | 510 | 2 238 | 1.33 | View → | |
| 5 | - | 456 | 354 | 2.07 | View → | |
| 6 | - | 426 | 1 073 | 2.41 | View → | |
| 7 | - | 356 | 1 396 | 5.86 | View → | |
| 8 | - | 325 | 2 068 | 5.51 | View → | |
| 9 | - | 118 | 1 644 | 8.27 | View → | |
| 10 | - | 113 | 7 749 | 19.89 | View → | |
| 11 | - | 102 | 3 704 | 17.56 | View → | |
| 12 | - | 87 | 1 822 | 10.65 | View → | |
| 13 | - | 57 | 2 | 0.28 | View → | |
| 14 | - | 9 | 1 | 0.16 | View → | |
| 15 | - | 7 | - | 0.02 | View → |
Bezirk Schaffhausen has 249 mapped postal facilities: 18 post offices, 226 post boxes, 5 parcel lockers. Swiss Post (Die Schweizerische Post) runs a dense network of branches and automated MyPost 24 parcel lockers across the district.
Transport
21 lines · 61 routesClick any route on the map to see details.
Bezirk Schaffhausen's public transport network covers 986.2 km across 21 lines and 61 routes, operated by 4 operators.
Full transport detailsDensity by Municipality
actual Gemeinde bordersHover over a municipality to see exact values.
Frequently Asked Questions about Bezirk Schaffhausen
Quick answersWhat is the main town of Bezirk Schaffhausen district?
The main town of Bezirk Schaffhausen district is Bargen, with a population of about 290 residents.
Which canton does Bezirk Schaffhausen belong to?
Bezirk Schaffhausen is a district (Bezirk) within the canton of Schaffhausen, one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland.
Is Bezirk Schaffhausen a district or a city?
Bezirk Schaffhausen is a district (Bezirk) in the canton of Schaffhausen 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 Schaffhausen is Bargen.
What is the population of Bezirk Schaffhausen?
Bezirk Schaffhausen district has a population of about 19 411 residents, giving a population density of 184 people per km².
How large is Bezirk Schaffhausen district?
Bezirk Schaffhausen covers a total area of 106 km² (about 41 square miles).
How many municipalities are in Bezirk Schaffhausen?
Bezirk Schaffhausen district contains 7 municipalities (Gemeinden): Schaffhausen, Beringen, Merishausen, Bargen (SH), Neuhausen am Rheinfall, Buchberg, Rüdlingen
What postal codes are used in Bezirk Schaffhausen?
Bezirk Schaffhausen has 15 postal code areas. Swiss postal codes are 4 digits long; codes here typically begin with 8.
How many buildings are in Bezirk Schaffhausen?
According to OpenStreetMap data, Bezirk Schaffhausen district has 17 856 mapped buildings, a density of 169 buildings per km².