Cities & Towns
Showing top 30 of 23 placesThe district of Distretto di Riviera spans 146 km² and contains 2 municipalities, with Biasca as its main town. Its estimated population of 10 296 gives a density of 71 /km² Hover over municipalities on the map to explore the district.
Maps & Downloads
SVG · PNG · 600 pxDistretto di Riviera district map with municipality boundaries, Switzerland
District outline with municipality boundaries
Ticino canton map with Distretto di Riviera district highlighted, Switzerland
District highlighted in its canton context
Municipalities / Gemeinden
2 municipalitiesDistretto di Riviera contains 2 municipalities (Gemeinden). The largest is Riviera at 86 km², the smallest is Biasca (59 km²) Biasca has the most mapped buildings (4 399 in OSM).
| Municipality | Population | Area km² | Buildings | Postcodes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riviera | 4 132 | 86 | 4 190 | 5 | - |
| Biasca | - | 59 | 4 399 | 1 | - |
Postcodes
6 postcode areasThe district of Distretto di Riviera is served by 6 postcode areas covering roughly 437 km² with a total of 11 841 mapped buildings. Postcodes in Distretto di Riviera begin with the digit 6 (i.e.), placing the district in this Swiss postal zone. The most built-up postcode is 6710, with approximately 2 385 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 | - | 2 385 | 2 938 | 59.17 | View → | |
| 2 | - | 463 | 1 985 | 22.04 | View → | |
| 3 | - | 426 | 1 980 | 21.98 | View → | |
| 4 | - | 307 | 1 354 | 15.03 | View → | |
| 5 | - | 233 | 1 531 | 17.0 | View → | |
| 6 | - | 133 | 942 | 10.46 | View → |
Distretto di Riviera has 18 mapped postal facilities: 9 post offices, 9 post boxes. Swiss Post (Die Schweizerische Post) runs a dense network of branches and automated MyPost 24 parcel lockers across the district.
Transport
3 lines · 6 routesClick any route on the map to see details.
Distretto di Riviera's public transport network covers 59.6 km across 3 lines and 6 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 Distretto di Riviera district. Images are sourced from Wikimedia Commons and can be downloaded in SVG and PNG formats.
Frequently Asked Questions about Distretto di Riviera
Quick answersWhat is the main town of Distretto di Riviera district?
The main town of Distretto di Riviera district is Biasca, with a population of about 6,164 residents.
Which canton does Distretto di Riviera belong to?
Distretto di Riviera is a district (Bezirk) within the canton of Ticino, one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland.
Is Distretto di Riviera a district or a city?
Distretto di Riviera is a district (Bezirk) in the canton of Ticino 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 Distretto di Riviera is Biasca.
What is the population of Distretto di Riviera?
Distretto di Riviera district has a population of about 10 296 residents, giving a population density of 71 people per km².
How large is Distretto di Riviera district?
Distretto di Riviera covers a total area of 146 km² (about 56 square miles).
How many municipalities are in Distretto di Riviera?
Distretto di Riviera district contains 2 municipalities (Gemeinden): Riviera, Biasca
What postal codes are used in Distretto di Riviera?
Distretto di Riviera has 6 postal code areas. Swiss postal codes are 4 digits long; codes here typically begin with 6.
How many buildings are in Distretto di Riviera?
According to OpenStreetMap data, Distretto di Riviera district has 8 589 mapped buildings, a density of 59 buildings per km².