Cities & Towns
Showing top 30 of 89 placesThe district of Plessur spans 285 km² and contains 3 municipalities, with Chur as its main town. Its estimated population of 45 148 gives a density of 158 /km² Hover over municipalities on the map to explore the district.
... and 59 more places in Plessur
Maps & Downloads
SVG · PNG · 600 pxPlessur district map with municipality boundaries, Switzerland
District outline with municipality boundaries
Graubünden/Grischun/Grigioni canton map with Plessur district highlighted, Switzerland
District highlighted in its canton context
Municipalities / Gemeinden
3 municipalitiesPlessur contains 3 municipalities (Gemeinden). The largest is Arosa at 155 km², the smallest is Churwalden (48 km²) Chur has the most mapped buildings (11 052 in OSM).
| Municipality | Population | Area km² | Buildings | Postcodes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arosa | 3 909 | 155 | 4 708 | 9 | View |
| Chur | 39 077 | 82 | 11 052 | 7 | View |
| Churwalden | 2 162 | 48 | 2 169 | 5 | - |
Postcodes
13 postcode areasThe district of Plessur is served by 13 postcode areas covering roughly 869 km² with a total of 30 686 mapped buildings. Postcodes in Plessur begin with the digit 7 (i.e.), placing the district in this Swiss postal zone. The most built-up postcode is 7000, with approximately 6 517 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 | - | 6 517 | 35 320 | 82.13 | View → | |
| 2 | - | 1 103 | 756 | 49.7 | View → | |
| 3 | - | 962 | 3 232 | 102.07 | View → | |
| 4 | - | 675 | 344 | 20.77 | View → | |
| 5 | - | 597 | 5 323 | 12.38 | View → | |
| 6 | - | 450 | 193 | 12.67 | View → | |
| 7 | - | 424 | 773 | 50.79 | View → | |
| 8 | - | 354 | 189 | 11.42 | View → | |
| 9 | - | 226 | 205 | 13.48 | View → | |
| 10 | - | 210 | 207 | 13.62 | View → | |
| 11 | - | 115 | 193 | 12.68 | View → | |
| 12 | - | 79 | 63 | 3.82 | View → | |
| 13 | - | 74 | 28 | 1.84 | View → |
Plessur has 146 mapped postal facilities: 19 post offices, 124 post boxes, 3 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 · 38 routesClick any route on the map to see details.
Plessur's public transport network covers 440.3 km across 13 lines and 38 routes, operated by 5 operators.
Full transport detailsDensity by Municipality
actual Gemeinde bordersHover over a municipality to see exact values.
Frequently Asked Questions about Plessur
Quick answersWhat is the main town of Plessur district?
The main town of Plessur district is Chur, with a population of about 37,082 residents.
Which canton does Plessur belong to?
Plessur is a district (Bezirk) within the canton of Grisons, one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland.
Is Plessur a district or a city?
Plessur is a district (Bezirk) in the canton of Grisons 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 Plessur is Chur.
What is the population of Plessur?
Plessur district has a population of about 45 148 residents, giving a population density of 158 people per km².
How large is Plessur district?
Plessur covers a total area of 285 km² (about 110 square miles).
How many municipalities are in Plessur?
Plessur district contains 3 municipalities (Gemeinden): Arosa, Chur, Churwalden
What postal codes are used in Plessur?
Plessur has 13 postal code areas. Swiss postal codes are 4 digits long; codes here typically begin with 7.
How many buildings are in Plessur?
According to OpenStreetMap data, Plessur district has 17 929 mapped buildings, a density of 63 buildings per km².