Cities & Towns
Showing top 30 of 16 placesThe district of District de l'Ouest lausannois spans 49 km² and contains 8 municipalities, with Renens VD as its main town. Its estimated population of 75 647 gives a density of 1 557 /km² Hover over municipalities on the map to explore the district.
Maps & Downloads
SVG · PNG · 600 pxDistrict de l'Ouest lausannois district map with municipality boundaries, Switzerland
District outline with municipality boundaries
Vaud canton map with District de l'Ouest lausannois district highlighted, Switzerland
District highlighted in its canton context
Municipalities / Gemeinden
8 municipalitiesDistrict de l'Ouest lausannois contains 8 municipalities (Gemeinden). The largest is Saint-Sulpice at 24 km², the smallest is Chavannes-près-Renens (2 km²) Renens has the most mapped buildings (2 508 in OSM).
| Municipality | Population | Area km² | Buildings | Postcodes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint-Sulpice | 3 378 | 24 | 919 | 3 | - |
| Ecublens | 13 364 | 6 | 1 853 | 5 | - |
| Crissier | 7 316 | 6 | 1 968 | 4 | View |
| Bussigny | 8 132 | 5 | 2 027 | 1 | View |
| Renens | 21 408 | 3 | 2 508 | 2 | View |
| Prilly | 11 609 | 2 | 1 430 | 2 | - |
| Villars-Sainte-Croix | 666 | 2 | 272 | 1 | - |
| Chavannes-près-Renens | 9 774 | 2 | 580 | 3 | - |
Postcodes
10 postcode areasThe district of District de l'Ouest lausannois is served by 10 postcode areas covering roughly 153 km² with a total of 19 175 mapped buildings. Postcodes in District de l'Ouest lausannois begin with the digit 1 (i.e.), placing the district in this Swiss postal zone. The most built-up postcode is 1024, with approximately 1 108 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 | - | 1 108 | 5 701 | 5.72 | View → | |
| 2 | - | 1 032 | 23 690 | 2.95 | View → | |
| 3 | - | 985 | 13 748 | 4.81 | View → | |
| 4 | - | 712 | 11 963 | 5.52 | View → | |
| 5 | - | 562 | 26 471 | 4.14 | View → | |
| 6 | - | 496 | 10 425 | 5.91 | View → | |
| 7 | - | 491 | 16 694 | 5.95 | View → | |
| 8 | - | 328 | 4 960 | 1.65 | View → | |
| 9 | - | 297 | 2 730 | 24.13 | View → | |
| 10 | - | 21 | 666 | 1.65 | View → |
District de l'Ouest lausannois has 262 mapped postal facilities: 35 post offices, 205 post boxes, 22 parcel lockers. Swiss Post (Die Schweizerische Post) runs a dense network of branches and automated MyPost 24 parcel lockers across the district.
Transport
13 lines · 30 routesClick any route on the map to see details.
District de l'Ouest lausannois's public transport network covers 189.5 km across 13 lines and 30 routes, operated by 2 operators.
Full transport detailsDensity by Municipality
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Frequently Asked Questions about District de l'Ouest lausannois
Quick answersWhat is the main town of District de l'Ouest lausannois district?
The main town of District de l'Ouest lausannois district is Renens VD, with a population of about 21,408 residents.
Which canton does District de l'Ouest lausannois belong to?
District de l'Ouest lausannois is a district (Bezirk) within the canton of Vaud, one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland.
Is District de l'Ouest lausannois a district or a city?
District de l'Ouest lausannois is a district (Bezirk) in the canton of Vaud 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 District de l'Ouest lausannois is Renens VD.
What is the population of District de l'Ouest lausannois?
District de l'Ouest lausannois district has a population of about 75 647 residents, giving a population density of 1 557 people per km².
How large is District de l'Ouest lausannois district?
District de l'Ouest lausannois covers a total area of 49 km² (about 19 square miles).
How many municipalities are in District de l'Ouest lausannois?
District de l'Ouest lausannois district contains 8 municipalities (Gemeinden): Saint-Sulpice, Ecublens, Crissier, Bussigny, Renens, Prilly, Villars-Sainte-Croix, Chavannes-près-Renens
What postal codes are used in District de l'Ouest lausannois?
District de l'Ouest lausannois has 10 postal code areas. Swiss postal codes are 4 digits long; codes here typically begin with 1.
How many buildings are in District de l'Ouest lausannois?
According to OpenStreetMap data, District de l'Ouest lausannois district has 11 557 mapped buildings, a density of 238 buildings per km².