Hinterland
(Hinterland · Hinterland)District (Bezirk) · Administrative level 6 · Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Cities & Towns
Showing top 30 of 44 placesThe district of Hinterland spans 136 km² and contains 7 municipalities. Its estimated population of 8 366 gives a density of 61 /km² The most populous place is Urnäsch (2 336 residents). Hover over municipalities on the map to explore the district.
... and 14 more places in Hinterland
Maps & Downloads
SVG · PNG · 600 pxHinterland district map with municipality boundaries, Switzerland
District outline with municipality boundaries
Appenzell Ausserrhoden canton map with Hinterland district highlighted, Switzerland
District highlighted in its canton context
Municipalities / Gemeinden
7 municipalitiesHinterland contains 7 municipalities (Gemeinden). The largest is Urnäsch at 48 km², the smallest is Schönengrund (5 km²) Herisau has the most mapped buildings (4 754 in OSM).
| Municipality | Population | Area km² | Buildings | Postcodes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urnäsch | 2 336 | 48 | 1 830 | 5 | - |
| Herisau | - | 25 | 4 754 | 3 | - |
| Hundwil | 1 038 | 24 | 851 | 3 | - |
| Schwellbrunn | 1 468 | 17 | 887 | 4 | - |
| Stein (AR) | 1 355 | 9 | 818 | 1 | - |
| Waldstatt | 1 710 | 7 | 852 | 2 | - |
| Schönengrund | 459 | 5 | 339 | 2 | - |
Postcodes
9 postcode areasThe district of Hinterland is served by 9 postcode areas covering roughly 572 km² with a total of 29 063 mapped buildings. Postcodes in Hinterland begin with the digits 9, 3 (i.e.), placing the district in these Swiss postal zones. The most built-up postcode is 3006, with approximately 3 945 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 | - | 3 945 | 9 451 | 5.28 | View → | |
| 2 | - | 2 870 | 10 491 | 25.2 | View → | |
| 3 | - | 952 | 5 986 | 16.43 | View → | |
| 4 | - | 676 | 11 096 | 70.29 | View → | |
| 5 | - | 575 | 936 | 6.75 | View → | |
| 6 | - | 396 | 1 001 | 8.11 | View → | |
| 7 | - | 332 | 2 454 | 17.42 | View → | |
| 8 | - | 237 | 784 | 10.72 | View → | |
| 9 | - | 234 | 2 040 | 9.36 | View → |
Hinterland has 175 mapped postal facilities: 32 post offices, 141 post boxes, 2 parcel lockers. Swiss Post (Die Schweizerische Post) runs a dense network of branches and automated MyPost 24 parcel lockers across the district.
Transport
13 lines · 37 routesClick any route on the map to see details.
Hinterland's public transport network covers 243.0 km across 13 lines and 37 routes, operated by 4 operators.
Full transport detailsDensity by Municipality
actual Gemeinde bordersHover over a municipality to see exact values.
Frequently Asked Questions about Hinterland
Quick answersWhat is the main town of Hinterland district?
Hinterland does not have a separately designated main town in our data.
Which canton does Hinterland belong to?
Hinterland is a district (Bezirk) within the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland.
Is Hinterland a district or a city?
Hinterland is a district (Bezirk) in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden 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 Hinterland?
Hinterland district has a population of about 8 366 residents, giving a population density of 61 people per km².
How large is Hinterland district?
Hinterland covers a total area of 136 km² (about 53 square miles).
How many municipalities are in Hinterland?
Hinterland district contains 7 municipalities (Gemeinden): Urnäsch, Herisau, Hundwil, Schwellbrunn, Stein (AR), Waldstatt, Schönengrund
What postal codes are used in Hinterland?
Hinterland has 9 postal code areas. Swiss postal codes are 4 digits long; codes here typically begin with 9, 3.
How many buildings are in Hinterland?
According to OpenStreetMap data, Hinterland district has 10 331 mapped buildings, a density of 76 buildings per km².