Cities & Towns
Showing top 30 of 16 placesThe district of District de Lausanne spans 91 km² and contains 6 municipalities, with Lausanne as its main town. Its estimated population of 161 727 gives a density of 1 769 /km² Hover over municipalities on the map to explore the district.
Maps & Downloads
SVG · PNG · 600 pxDistrict de Lausanne district map with municipality boundaries, Switzerland
District outline with municipality boundaries
Vaud canton map with District de Lausanne district highlighted, Switzerland
District highlighted in its canton context
Municipalities / Gemeinden
6 municipalitiesDistrict de Lausanne contains 6 municipalities (Gemeinden). The largest is Lausanne at 68 km², the smallest is Jouxtens-Mézery (2 km²) Lausanne has the most mapped buildings (15 787 in OSM).
| Municipality | Population | Area km² | Buildings | Postcodes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lausanne | 133 521 | 68 | 15 787 | 19 | View |
| Le Mont-sur-Lausanne | 10 672 | 10 | 2 886 | 4 | - |
| Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne | 2 939 | 5 | 831 | 2 | - |
| Épalinges | 9 919 | 5 | 2 537 | 1 | View |
| Romanel-sur-Lausanne | 3 279 | 3 | 517 | 1 | - |
| Jouxtens-Mézery | 1 397 | 2 | 682 | 1 | - |
Postcodes
21 postcode areasThe district of District de Lausanne is served by 21 postcode areas covering roughly 280 km² with a total of 37 544 mapped buildings. Postcodes in District de Lausanne begin with the digit 1 (i.e.), placing the district in this Swiss postal zone. The most built-up postcode is 1052, with approximately 1 643 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 | - | 1 643 | 6 106 | 9.79 | View → | |
| 2 | - | 1 553 | 16 344 | 4.57 | View → | |
| 3 | - | 1 176 | 3 296 | 2.35 | View → | |
| 4 | - | 1 032 | 26 118 | 18.6 | View → | |
| 5 | - | 985 | 13 748 | 4.81 | View → | |
| 6 | - | 917 | 1 149 | 0.82 | View → | |
| 7 | - | 857 | 4 948 | 2.61 | View → | |
| 8 | - | 840 | 2 164 | 1.54 | View → | |
| 9 | - | 823 | 2 618 | 1.86 | View → | |
| 10 | - | 780 | 17 044 | 10.5 | View → | |
| 11 | - | 780 | 6 471 | 3.42 | View → | |
| 12 | - | 779 | 19 704 | 14.03 | View → | |
| 13 | - | 768 | 18 257 | 13.0 | View → | |
| 14 | - | 712 | 11 963 | 5.52 | View → | |
| 15 | - | 562 | 26 471 | 4.14 | View → | |
| 16 | - | 496 | 10 425 | 5.91 | View → | |
| 17 | - | 491 | 16 694 | 5.95 | View → | |
| 18 | - | 35 | 200 | 0.14 | View → | |
| 19 | - | 18 | 72 | 0.05 | View → | |
| 20 | - | 12 | 67 | 0.05 | View → |
District de Lausanne has 419 mapped postal facilities: 49 post offices, 350 post boxes, 20 parcel lockers. Swiss Post (Die Schweizerische Post) runs a dense network of branches and automated MyPost 24 parcel lockers across the district.
Transport
25 lines · 56 routesClick any route on the map to see details.
District de Lausanne's public transport network covers 1455.5 km across 25 lines and 56 routes, operated by 4 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 District de Lausanne district. Images are sourced from Wikimedia Commons and can be downloaded in SVG and PNG formats.
Frequently Asked Questions about District de Lausanne
Quick answersWhat is the main town of District de Lausanne district?
The main town of District de Lausanne district is Lausanne, with a population of about 133,521 residents.
Which canton does District de Lausanne belong to?
District de Lausanne is a district (Bezirk) within the canton of Vaud, one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland.
Is District de Lausanne a district or a city?
District de Lausanne 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 Lausanne is Lausanne.
What is the population of District de Lausanne?
District de Lausanne district has a population of about 161 727 residents, giving a population density of 1 769 people per km².
How large is District de Lausanne district?
District de Lausanne covers a total area of 91 km² (about 35 square miles).
How many municipalities are in District de Lausanne?
District de Lausanne district contains 6 municipalities (Gemeinden): Lausanne, Le Mont-sur-Lausanne, Cheseaux-sur-Lausanne, Épalinges, Romanel-sur-Lausanne, Jouxtens-Mézery
What postal codes are used in District de Lausanne?
District de Lausanne has 21 postal code areas. Swiss postal codes are 4 digits long; codes here typically begin with 1.
How many buildings are in District de Lausanne?
According to OpenStreetMap data, District de Lausanne district has 23 240 mapped buildings, a density of 254 buildings per km².