Coat of arms of Gersau district, Switzerland

Gersau

(Gersau · Gersau)

District (Bezirk) · Administrative level 6 · Schwyz

2 404
Population
24 km²
Area
1
Municipalities

Cities & Towns

Showing top 30 of 5 places

The district of Gersau spans 24 km² and contains 1 municipalities. Its estimated population of 2 404 gives a density of 102 /km² The most populous place is Gersau (2 404 residents). Hover over municipalities on the map to explore the district.

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Gersau district map with municipality boundaries, Switzerland

Gersau district map with municipality boundaries, Switzerland

District outline with municipality boundaries

Schwyz canton map with Gersau district highlighted, Switzerland

Schwyz canton map with Gersau district highlighted, Switzerland

District highlighted in its canton context

Gersau district outline map, Switzerland

Gersau district outline map, Switzerland

Flat solid-fill outline

Municipalities / Gemeinden

1 municipalities

Gersau contains 1 municipality (Gemeinden). The largest is Gersau at 24 km² Gersau has the most mapped buildings (1 359 in OSM).

Municipality Population Area km² Buildings Postcodes
Gersau 2 404 24 1 359 2 -

Postcodes

2 postcode areas

The district of Gersau is served by 2 postcode areas covering roughly 95 km² with a total of 3 652 mapped buildings. Postcodes in Gersau begin with the digit 6 (i.e.), placing the district in this Swiss postal zone. The most built-up postcode is 6410, with approximately 1 185 buildings. The map colours each postcode area by its numerical code, with lower codes in blue/purple and higher codes in orange.

2
Total postcodes
3 652
Buildings
95 km²
Total area
913
Avg buildings
23.7 km²
Avg area
12
Cities covered
1
Prefix zones
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Top postcodes by building count

# Code Name Buildings Population Area km²
1 - 1 185 7 782 23.76 View →
2 - 641 1 778 23.57 View →

Postal services in Gersau

Gersau has 28 mapped postal facilities: 2 post offices, 22 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.

Post Filiale Goldau · 6410 Goldau

Transport

2 lines · 4 routes

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By mode

bus 1 line
ferry 1 line

Network totals

Lines 2
Routes 4
Total length 15.1 km
Operators 2
Longest line 3610 · 7.9 km
Most stops 535 · 15 stops

Gersau's public transport network covers 15.1 km across 2 lines and 4 routes, operated by 2 operators.

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Density by Municipality

actual Gemeinde borders

Summary

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Heraldry

Coat of Arms & Flag

The official heraldic symbols of Gersau district. Images are sourced from Wikimedia Commons and can be downloaded in SVG and PNG formats.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gersau

Quick answers
What is the main town of Gersau district?

Gersau does not have a separately designated main town in our data.

Which canton does Gersau belong to?

Gersau is a district (Bezirk) within the canton of Schwyz, one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland.

Is Gersau a district or a city?

Gersau is a district (Bezirk) in the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland. Districts sit between the canton level and the municipality (Gemeinde) level and are used for administrative, judicial, and statistical purposes.

What is the population of Gersau?

Gersau district has a population of about 2 404 residents, giving a population density of 102 people per km².

How large is Gersau district?

Gersau covers a total area of 24 km² (about 9 square miles).

How many municipalities are in Gersau?

Gersau district contains 1 municipality (Gemeinden): Gersau

What postal codes are used in Gersau?

Gersau has 2 postal code areas. Swiss postal codes are 4 digits long; codes here typically begin with 6.

How many buildings are in Gersau?

According to OpenStreetMap data, Gersau district has 1 359 mapped buildings, a density of 58 buildings per km².