Bezirk Sissach
(Bezirk Sissach · Bezirk Sissach)District (Bezirk) · Administrative level 6 · Basel-Landschaft
Main town: Rickenbach BL
Cities & Towns
Showing top 30 of 31 placesThe district of Bezirk Sissach spans 141 km² and contains 29 municipalities, with Rickenbach BL as its main town. Its estimated population of 32 243 gives a density of 229 /km² The most populous place is Gelterkinden (5 754 residents). Hover over municipalities on the map to explore the district.
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Maps & Downloads
SVG · PNG · 600 pxBezirk Sissach district map with municipality boundaries, Switzerland
District outline with municipality boundaries
Basel-Landschaft canton map with Bezirk Sissach district highlighted, Switzerland
District highlighted in its canton context
Municipalities / Gemeinden
29 municipalitiesBezirk Sissach contains 29 municipalities (Gemeinden). The largest is Rothenfluh at 11 km², the smallest is Diepflingen (1 km²) Gelterkinden has the most mapped buildings (4 291 in OSM).
| Municipality | Population | Area km² | Buildings | Postcodes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rothenfluh | 692 | 11 | 793 | 1 | - |
| Gelterkinden | 5 754 | 10 | 4 291 | 3 | - |
| Sissach | 5 325 | 9 | 3 869 | 1 | - |
| Buus | 909 | 9 | 1 107 | 2 | - |
| Läufelfingen | 1 251 | 8 | 1 313 | 4 | - |
| Zeglingen | 521 | 8 | 662 | 1 | - |
| Oltingen | 405 | 7 | 485 | 1 | - |
| Wintersingen | 608 | 7 | 784 | 1 | - |
| Ormalingen | 1 881 | 7 | 1 836 | 4 | - |
| Zunzgen | 2 433 | 7 | 2 183 | 1 | - |
| Wenslingen | 718 | 6 | 616 | 1 | - |
| Maisprach | 885 | 5 | 865 | 2 | - |
| Rünenberg | 705 | 5 | 748 | 2 | - |
| Tenniken | 900 | 5 | 973 | 2 | - |
| Häfelfingen | 268 | 4 | 369 | 2 | - |
| Anwil | 495 | 4 | 472 | 1 | - |
| Hemmiken | 290 | 3 | 351 | 2 | - |
| Wittinsburg | 448 | 3 | 423 | 2 | - |
| Itingen | 1 618 | 3 | 1 736 | 2 | - |
| Rickenbach (BL) | 521 | 3 | 627 | 1 | View |
| Tecknau | 860 | 2 | 575 | 1 | - |
| Böckten | 669 | 2 | 683 | 2 | - |
| Rümlingen | 387 | 2 | 395 | 1 | - |
| Thürnen | 1 453 | 2 | 930 | 2 | - |
| Buckten | 644 | 2 | 552 | 4 | - |
| Nusshof | 264 | 2 | 286 | 1 | - |
| Kilchberg (BL) | 157 | 2 | 185 | 2 | View |
| Känerkinden | 497 | 2 | 516 | 1 | - |
| Diepflingen | 685 | 1 | 577 | 1 | - |
Postcodes
31 postcode areasThe district of Bezirk Sissach is served by 31 postcode areas covering roughly 382 km² with a total of 47 291 mapped buildings. Postcodes in Bezirk Sissach begin with the digit 4 (i.e.), placing the district in this Swiss postal zone. The most built-up postcode is 4460, with approximately 2 515 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 | - | 2 515 | 5 534 | 9.78 | View → | |
| 2 | - | 2 254 | 8 845 | 8.9 | View → | |
| 3 | - | 1 129 | 2 920 | 6.86 | View → | |
| 4 | - | 985 | 843 | 6.93 | View → | |
| 5 | - | 891 | 421 | 3.13 | View → | |
| 6 | - | 676 | 1 159 | 8.15 | View → | |
| 7 | - | 591 | 1 132 | 8.85 | View → | |
| 8 | - | 509 | 294 | 2.26 | View → | |
| 9 | - | 495 | 373 | 5.07 | View → | |
| 10 | - | 461 | 692 | 10.95 | View → | |
| 11 | - | 456 | 534 | 4.67 | View → | |
| 12 | - | 443 | 1 120 | 6.95 | View → | |
| 13 | - | 433 | 842 | 5.92 | View → | |
| 14 | - | 408 | 392 | 4.97 | View → | |
| 15 | - | 402 | 1 052 | 2.28 | View → | |
| 16 | - | 362 | 521 | 7.91 | View → | |
| 17 | - | 346 | 1 101 | 11.18 | View → | |
| 18 | - | 334 | 228 | 2.0 | View → | |
| 19 | - | 333 | 860 | 2.34 | View → | |
| 20 | - | 327 | 745 | 2.9 | View → |
Bezirk Sissach has 134 mapped postal facilities: 17 post offices, 117 post boxes. Swiss Post (Die Schweizerische Post) runs a dense network of branches and automated MyPost 24 parcel lockers across the district.
Transport
11 lines · 40 routesClick any route on the map to see details.
Bezirk Sissach's public transport network covers 319.0 km across 11 lines and 40 routes, operated by 2 operators.
Full transport detailsDensity by Municipality
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bezirk Sissach
Quick answersWhat is the main town of Bezirk Sissach district?
The main town of Bezirk Sissach district is Rickenbach BL, with a population of about 521 residents.
Which canton does Bezirk Sissach belong to?
Bezirk Sissach is a district (Bezirk) within the canton of Basel-Landschaft, one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland.
Is Bezirk Sissach a district or a city?
Bezirk Sissach is a district (Bezirk) in the canton of Basel-Landschaft 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 Sissach is Rickenbach BL.
What is the population of Bezirk Sissach?
Bezirk Sissach district has a population of about 32 243 residents, giving a population density of 229 people per km².
How large is Bezirk Sissach district?
Bezirk Sissach covers a total area of 141 km² (about 54 square miles).
How many municipalities are in Bezirk Sissach?
Bezirk Sissach district contains 29 municipalities (Gemeinden): Rothenfluh, Gelterkinden, Sissach, Buus, Läufelfingen, Zeglingen, Oltingen, Wintersingen and 21 more
What postal codes are used in Bezirk Sissach?
Bezirk Sissach has 31 postal code areas. Swiss postal codes are 4 digits long; codes here typically begin with 4.
How many buildings are in Bezirk Sissach?
According to OpenStreetMap data, Bezirk Sissach district has 29 202 mapped buildings, a density of 207 buildings per km².