Cities & Towns
Showing top 30 of 71 placesThe district of District du Gros-de-Vaud spans 232 km² and contains 36 municipalities, with Echallens as its main town. Its estimated population of 41 567 gives a density of 179 /km² Hover over municipalities on the map to explore the district.
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Maps & Downloads
SVG · PNG · 600 pxDistrict du Gros-de-Vaud district map with municipality boundaries, Switzerland
District outline with municipality boundaries
Vaud canton map with District du Gros-de-Vaud district highlighted, Switzerland
District highlighted in its canton context
Municipalities / Gemeinden
36 municipalitiesDistrict du Gros-de-Vaud contains 36 municipalities (Gemeinden). The largest is Montanaire at 34 km², the smallest is Rueyres (2 km²) Echallens has the most mapped buildings (2 098 in OSM).
| Municipality | Population | Area km² | Buildings | Postcodes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montanaire | 2 162 | 34 | 1 369 | 5 | View |
| Jorat-Menthue | 1 055 | 18 | 633 | 5 | - |
| Montilliez | 898 | 12 | 625 | 2 | View |
| Goumoëns | 611 | 11 | 586 | 1 | View |
| Essertines-sur-Yverdon | 663 | 10 | 516 | 1 | View |
| Vuarrens | 1 102 | 9 | 641 | 1 | View |
| Assens | 2 253 | 8 | 517 | 1 | - |
| Fey | 636 | 7 | 277 | 1 | - |
| Villars-le-Terroir | 1 307 | 7 | 629 | 1 | View |
| Froideville | 2 107 | 7 | 759 | 1 | - |
| Bottens | 917 | 7 | 421 | 2 | - |
| Echallens | 6 572 | 7 | 2 098 | 1 | View |
| Oulens-sous-Echallens | 532 | 6 | 233 | 1 | View |
| Pailly | 521 | 6 | 450 | 1 | View |
| Penthéréaz | 386 | 6 | 211 | 1 | View |
| Daillens | 941 | 6 | 521 | 1 | - |
| Vufflens-la-Ville | 1 221 | 5 | 546 | 1 | - |
| Poliez-Pittet | 805 | 5 | 308 | 1 | - |
| Bercher | 1 148 | 4 | 520 | 1 | View |
| Saint-Barthélemy (VD) | 777 | 4 | 487 | 1 | View |
| Bournens | 518 | 4 | 291 | 1 | - |
| Sullens | 907 | 4 | 430 | 1 | - |
| Penthalaz | 3 209 | 4 | 755 | 1 | - |
| Penthaz | 1 287 | 4 | 621 | 1 | - |
| Etagnières | 1 106 | 4 | 323 | 2 | - |
| Bettens | 529 | 4 | 336 | 2 | - |
| Lussery-Villars | 406 | 4 | 208 | 1 | - |
| Morrens | 888 | 4 | 421 | 1 | - |
| Oppens | 177 | 4 | 188 | 1 | View |
| Boulens | 400 | 3 | 175 | 1 | View |
| Ogens | 261 | 3 | 172 | 1 | View |
| Boussens | 743 | 3 | 369 | 1 | - |
| Cugy | 2 705 | 3 | 916 | 2 | - |
| Bretigny-sur-Morrens | 894 | 3 | 239 | 1 | - |
| Mex (VD) | 662 | 3 | 399 | 1 | View |
| Rueyres | 261 | 2 | 153 | 1 | View |
Postcodes
37 postcode areasThe district of District du Gros-de-Vaud is served by 37 postcode areas covering roughly 851 km² with a total of 36 506 mapped buildings. Postcodes in District du Gros-de-Vaud begin with the digit 1 (i.e.), placing the district in this Swiss postal zone. The most built-up postcode is 1040, with approximately 1 999 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 | - | 1 999 | 8 656 | 17.88 | View → | |
| 2 | - | 1 643 | 6 106 | 9.79 | View → | |
| 3 | - | 867 | 2 178 | 24.06 | View → | |
| 4 | - | 780 | 17 044 | 10.5 | View → | |
| 5 | - | 712 | 11 963 | 5.52 | View → | |
| 6 | - | 547 | 2 316 | 7.08 | View → | |
| 7 | - | 385 | 2 617 | 12.2 | View → | |
| 8 | - | 359 | 907 | 3.91 | View → | |
| 9 | - | 351 | 1 231 | 4.27 | View → | |
| 10 | - | 337 | 611 | 10.69 | View → | |
| 11 | - | 324 | 663 | 9.75 | View → | |
| 12 | - | 323 | 1 102 | 8.97 | View → | |
| 13 | - | 309 | 888 | 3.67 | View → | |
| 14 | - | 297 | 1 221 | 5.38 | View → | |
| 15 | - | 295 | 1 275 | 3.16 | View → | |
| 16 | - | 258 | 1 106 | 5.52 | View → | |
| 17 | - | 223 | 1 023 | 11.35 | View → | |
| 18 | - | 213 | 450 | 3.78 | View → | |
| 19 | - | 209 | 1 287 | 3.84 | View → | |
| 20 | - | 206 | 662 | 2.83 | View → |
District du Gros-de-Vaud has 122 mapped postal facilities: 36 post offices, 82 post boxes, 4 parcel lockers. Swiss Post (Die Schweizerische Post) runs a dense network of branches and automated MyPost 24 parcel lockers across the district.
Transport
11 lines · 41 routesClick any route on the map to see details.
District du Gros-de-Vaud's public transport network covers 443.7 km across 11 lines and 41 routes, operated by 2 operators.
Full transport detailsDensity by Municipality
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Frequently Asked Questions about District du Gros-de-Vaud
Quick answersWhat is the main town of District du Gros-de-Vaud district?
The main town of District du Gros-de-Vaud district is Echallens, with a population of about 6,572 residents.
Which canton does District du Gros-de-Vaud belong to?
District du Gros-de-Vaud is a district (Bezirk) within the canton of Vaud, one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland.
Is District du Gros-de-Vaud a district or a city?
District du Gros-de-Vaud 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 du Gros-de-Vaud is Echallens.
What is the population of District du Gros-de-Vaud?
District du Gros-de-Vaud district has a population of about 41 567 residents, giving a population density of 179 people per km².
How large is District du Gros-de-Vaud district?
District du Gros-de-Vaud covers a total area of 232 km² (about 90 square miles).
How many municipalities are in District du Gros-de-Vaud?
District du Gros-de-Vaud district contains 36 municipalities (Gemeinden): Montanaire, Jorat-Menthue, Montilliez, Goumoëns, Essertines-sur-Yverdon, Vuarrens, Assens, Fey and 28 more
What postal codes are used in District du Gros-de-Vaud?
District du Gros-de-Vaud has 37 postal code areas. Swiss postal codes are 4 digits long; codes here typically begin with 1.
How many buildings are in District du Gros-de-Vaud?
According to OpenStreetMap data, District du Gros-de-Vaud district has 18 343 mapped buildings, a density of 79 buildings per km².