Hérens
(Hérens · Ering · Hérens)District (Bezirk) · Administrative level 6 · Valais/Wallis
Main town: St-Martin VS
Cities & Towns
Showing top 30 of 94 placesThe district of Hérens spans 466 km² and contains 6 municipalities, with St-Martin VS as its main town. Its estimated population of 6 606 gives a density of 14 /km² The most populous place is Vex (1 929 residents). Hover over municipalities on the map to explore the district.
... and 64 more places in Hérens
Maps & Downloads
SVG · PNG · 600 pxHérens district map with municipality boundaries, Switzerland
District outline with municipality boundaries
Valais/Wallis canton map with Hérens district highlighted, Switzerland
District highlighted in its canton context
Municipalities / Gemeinden
6 municipalitiesHérens contains 6 municipalities (Gemeinden). The largest is Evolène at 210 km², the smallest is Vex (13 km²) Ayent has the most mapped buildings (4 870 in OSM).
| Municipality | Population | Area km² | Buildings | Postcodes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolène | 130 | 210 | 4 217 | 4 | - |
| Hérémence | - | 107 | 4 360 | 2 | - |
| Ayent | 3 490 | 55 | 4 870 | 4 | View |
| Mont-Noble | 160 | 43 | 1 867 | 3 | - |
| Saint-Martin (VS) | 897 | 37 | 2 929 | 2 | View |
| Vex | 1 929 | 13 | 2 887 | 3 | - |
Postcodes
15 postcode areasThe district of Hérens is served by 15 postcode areas covering roughly 1 001 km² with a total of 26 400 mapped buildings. Postcodes in Hérens begin with the digit 1 (i.e.), placing the district in this Swiss postal zone. The most built-up postcode is 1987, with approximately 1 741 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 | - | 1 741 | - | 101.32 | View → | |
| 2 | - | 1 569 | 1 648 | 38.22 | View → | |
| 3 | - | 1 305 | 769 | 36.95 | View → | |
| 4 | - | 1 267 | 7 136 | 6.49 | View → | |
| 5 | - | 939 | 42 | 67.69 | View → | |
| 6 | - | 925 | 1 639 | 19.64 | View → | |
| 7 | - | 882 | 17 | 26.94 | View → | |
| 8 | - | 724 | 1 383 | 7.94 | View → | |
| 9 | - | 702 | 11 | 18.52 | View → | |
| 10 | - | 640 | 1 386 | 16.61 | View → | |
| 11 | - | 633 | 656 | 6.37 | View → | |
| 12 | - | 578 | 160 | 43.45 | View → | |
| 13 | - | 530 | 128 | 6.12 | View → | |
| 14 | - | 395 | 455 | 4.41 | View → | |
| 15 | - | 105 | 60 | 96.79 | View → |
Hérens has 81 mapped postal facilities: 10 post offices, 71 post boxes. Swiss Post (Die Schweizerische Post) runs a dense network of branches and automated MyPost 24 parcel lockers across the district.
Transport
8 lines · 26 routesClick any route on the map to see details.
Hérens's public transport network covers 240.7 km across 8 lines and 26 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 Hérens district. Images are sourced from Wikimedia Commons and can be downloaded in SVG and PNG formats.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hérens
Quick answersWhat is the main town of Hérens district?
The main town of Hérens district is St-Martin VS, with a population of about 897 residents.
Which canton does Hérens belong to?
Hérens is a district (Bezirk) within the canton of Valais/Wallis, one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland.
Is Hérens a district or a city?
Hérens is a district (Bezirk) in the canton of Valais/Wallis 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 Hérens is St-Martin VS.
What is the population of Hérens?
Hérens district has a population of about 6 606 residents, giving a population density of 14 people per km².
How large is Hérens district?
Hérens covers a total area of 466 km² (about 180 square miles).
How many municipalities are in Hérens?
Hérens district contains 6 municipalities (Gemeinden): Evolène, Hérémence, Ayent, Mont-Noble, Saint-Martin (VS), Vex
What postal codes are used in Hérens?
Hérens has 15 postal code areas. Swiss postal codes are 4 digits long; codes here typically begin with 1.
How many buildings are in Hérens?
According to OpenStreetMap data, Hérens district has 21 130 mapped buildings, a density of 45 buildings per km².