Cities & Towns
Showing top 30 of 107 placesThe district of Sarine District spans 218 km² and contains 25 municipalities, with Fribourg as its main town. Its estimated population of 96 758 gives a density of 444 /km² Hover over municipalities on the map to explore the district.
... and 77 more places in Sarine District
Maps & Downloads
SVG · PNG · 600 pxSarine District district map with municipality boundaries, Switzerland
District outline with municipality boundaries
Fribourg/Freiburg canton map with Sarine District district highlighted, Switzerland
District highlighted in its canton context
Municipalities / Gemeinden
25 municipalitiesSarine District contains 25 municipalities (Gemeinden). The largest is Gibloux at 36 km², the smallest is Ferpicloz (1 km²) Gibloux has the most mapped buildings (5 056 in OSM).
| Municipality | Population | Area km² | Buildings | Postcodes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gibloux | 2 268 | 36 | 5 056 | 5 | View |
| Le Mouret | 3 323 | 19 | 2 447 | 2 | - |
| Prez | 1 856 | 16 | 2 076 | 4 | View |
| Bois-d’Amont | 1 996 | 12 | 1 028 | 4 | View |
| Hauterive | 1 646 | 12 | 1 074 | 2 | View |
| Treyvaux | 1 248 | 11 | 728 | 1 | - |
| Grolley-Ponthaux | 2 374 | 11 | 1 188 | 1 | - |
| La Brillaz | 1 285 | 10 | 856 | 2 | - |
| Fribourg - Freiburg | 37 485 | 9 | 5 011 | 6 | View |
| Belfaux | 3 523 | 9 | 1 147 | 2 | View |
| Marly | 7 919 | 8 | 2 300 | 2 | - |
| Corminboeuf | 3 152 | 7 | 1 173 | 2 | View |
| La Sonnaz | 1 030 | 7 | 618 | 1 | - |
| Autigny | 612 | 6 | 779 | 2 | - |
| Avry | 1 299 | 6 | 733 | 1 | - |
| Neyruz (FR) | 1 666 | 6 | 780 | 1 | View |
| Villars-sur-Glâne | 12 507 | 6 | 2 037 | 1 | - |
| Pierrafortscha | 148 | 5 | 174 | 1 | View |
| Cottens (FR) | 1 529 | 5 | 560 | 1 | View |
| Granges-Paccot | 3 102 | 4 | 707 | 1 | - |
| Chénens | 1 738 | 4 | 398 | 1 | - |
| Givisiez | 3 146 | 4 | 634 | 1 | - |
| Matran | 1 568 | 3 | 627 | 1 | - |
| Villarsel-sur-Marly | 87 | 1 | 73 | 2 | - |
| Ferpicloz | 251 | 1 | 141 | 1 | - |
Postcodes
30 postcode areasThe district of Sarine District is served by 30 postcode areas covering roughly 649 km² with a total of 51 776 mapped buildings. Postcodes in Sarine District begin with the digit 1 (i.e.), placing the district in this Swiss postal zone. The most built-up postcode is 1700, with approximately 3 220 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 | - | 3 220 | 32 456 | 9.95 | View → | |
| 2 | - | 1 731 | 12 507 | 5.48 | View → | |
| 3 | - | 1 199 | 4 837 | 14.17 | View → | |
| 4 | - | 1 075 | 4 531 | 15.84 | View → | |
| 5 | - | 1 049 | 4 113 | 19.58 | View → | |
| 6 | - | 734 | 2 305 | 7.23 | View → | |
| 7 | - | 672 | - | 9.84 | View → | |
| 8 | - | 522 | 435 | 5.12 | View → | |
| 9 | - | 492 | 3 146 | 3.46 | View → | |
| 10 | - | 476 | - | 10.21 | View → | |
| 11 | - | 460 | 1 293 | 5.64 | View → | |
| 12 | - | 436 | 1 529 | 4.97 | View → | |
| 13 | - | 415 | 1 771 | 3.61 | View → | |
| 14 | - | 395 | 1 667 | 10.3 | View → | |
| 15 | - | 388 | 1 738 | 3.94 | View → | |
| 16 | - | 377 | 230 | 6.22 | View → | |
| 17 | - | 375 | 13 830 | 3.99 | View → | |
| 18 | - | 367 | 2 438 | 2.91 | View → | |
| 19 | - | 364 | 628 | 7.41 | View → | |
| 20 | - | 354 | - | 4.38 | View → |
Sarine District has 265 mapped postal facilities: 50 post offices, 209 post boxes, 6 parcel lockers. Swiss Post (Die Schweizerische Post) runs a dense network of branches and automated MyPost 24 parcel lockers across the district.
Transport
23 lines · 66 routesClick any route on the map to see details.
Sarine District's public transport network covers 1269.0 km across 23 lines and 66 routes, operated by 3 operators.
Full transport detailsDensity by Municipality
actual Gemeinde bordersHover over a municipality to see exact values.
Heraldry
Coat of Arms & FlagThe official heraldic symbols of Sarine District district. Images are sourced from Wikimedia Commons and can be downloaded in SVG and PNG formats.
Frequently Asked Questions about Sarine District
Quick answersWhat is the main town of Sarine District district?
The main town of Sarine District district is Fribourg, with a population of about 37,485 residents.
Which canton does Sarine District belong to?
Sarine District is a district (Bezirk) within the canton of Fribourg, one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland.
Is Sarine District a district or a city?
Sarine District is a district (Bezirk) in the canton of Fribourg 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 Sarine District is Fribourg.
What is the population of Sarine District?
Sarine District district has a population of about 96 758 residents, giving a population density of 444 people per km².
How large is Sarine District district?
Sarine District covers a total area of 218 km² (about 84 square miles).
How many municipalities are in Sarine District?
Sarine District district contains 25 municipalities (Gemeinden): Gibloux, Le Mouret, Prez, Bois-d’Amont, Hauterive, Treyvaux, Grolley-Ponthaux, La Brillaz and 17 more
What postal codes are used in Sarine District?
Sarine District has 30 postal code areas. Swiss postal codes are 4 digits long; codes here typically begin with 1.
How many buildings are in Sarine District?
According to OpenStreetMap data, Sarine District district has 32 345 mapped buildings, a density of 148 buildings per km².