Cities & Towns
Showing top 30 of 172 placesThe district of Surselva spans 1 374 km² and contains 15 municipalities, with Ilanz as its main town. Its estimated population of 17 650 gives a density of 13 /km² Hover over municipalities on the map to explore the district.
... and 142 more places in Surselva
Maps & Downloads
SVG · PNG · 600 pxSurselva district map with municipality boundaries, Switzerland
District outline with municipality boundaries
Graubünden/Grischun/Grigioni canton map with Surselva district highlighted, Switzerland
District highlighted in its canton context
Municipalities / Gemeinden
15 municipalitiesSurselva contains 15 municipalities (Gemeinden). The largest is Vals at 176 km², the smallest is Schluein (5 km²) Ilanz/Glion has the most mapped buildings (5 003 in OSM).
| Municipality | Population | Area km² | Buildings | Postcodes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vals | 1 006 | 176 | 1 313 | 2 | View |
| Lumnezia | 976 | 166 | 3 637 | 13 | - |
| Safiental | 334 | 151 | 2 446 | 7 | - |
| Medel (Lucmagn) | - | 136 | 911 | 2 | - |
| Tujetsch | - | 134 | 1 974 | 5 | - |
| Ilanz/Glion | 2 189 | 134 | 5 003 | 12 | - |
| Sumvitg | 1 263 | 102 | 1 824 | 6 | - |
| Breil/Brigels | 2 699 | 97 | 3 033 | 7 | View |
| Disentis/Mustér | 2 172 | 91 | 2 138 | 3 | - |
| Obersaxen-Mundaun | 179 | 70 | 1 991 | 4 | View |
| Trun | 1 212 | 52 | 1 521 | 4 | View |
| Laax | 1 410 | 32 | 1 277 | 2 | - |
| Falera | 504 | 22 | 824 | 1 | - |
| Sagogn | 673 | 7 | 600 | 1 | - |
| Schluein | 602 | 5 | 544 | 1 | - |
Postcodes
60 postcode areasThe district of Surselva is served by 60 postcode areas covering roughly 2 633 km² with a total of 25 226 mapped buildings. Postcodes in Surselva begin with the digits 7, 6 (i.e.), placing the district in these Swiss postal zones. The most built-up postcode is 7180, with approximately 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 | - | 999 | 3 056 | 93.1 | View → | |
| 2 | - | 705 | 298 | 6.28 | View → | |
| 3 | - | 660 | 855 | 41.64 | View → | |
| 4 | - | 629 | 133 | 7.74 | View → | |
| 5 | - | 503 | 991 | 44.02 | View → | |
| 6 | - | 497 | 3 701 | 22.08 | View → | |
| 7 | - | 428 | 1 393 | 62.25 | View → | |
| 8 | - | 420 | 168 | 57.04 | View → | |
| 9 | - | 399 | 541 | 26.33 | View → | |
| 10 | - | 376 | 1 495 | 175.54 | View → | |
| 11 | - | 371 | 693 | 6.92 | View → | |
| 12 | - | 363 | 570 | 22.36 | View → | |
| 13 | - | 331 | 438 | 25.49 | View → | |
| 14 | - | 288 | 616 | 4.79 | View → | |
| 15 | - | 287 | 513 | 29.87 | View → | |
| 16 | - | 270 | 1 206 | 25.43 | View → | |
| 17 | - | 269 | 58 | 12.39 | View → | |
| 18 | - | 244 | 302 | 34.09 | View → | |
| 19 | - | 243 | 164 | 24.67 | View → | |
| 20 | - | 240 | 104 | 6.06 | View → |
Surselva has 137 mapped postal facilities: 33 post offices, 104 post boxes. Swiss Post (Die Schweizerische Post) runs a dense network of branches and automated MyPost 24 parcel lockers across the district.
Transport
35 lines · 117 routesClick any route on the map to see details.
Surselva's public transport network covers 913.2 km across 35 lines and 117 routes, operated by 2 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 Surselva district. Images are sourced from Wikimedia Commons and can be downloaded in SVG and PNG formats.
Frequently Asked Questions about Surselva
Quick answersWhat is the main town of Surselva district?
The main town of Surselva district is Ilanz, with a population of about 2,431 residents.
Which canton does Surselva belong to?
Surselva is a district (Bezirk) within the canton of Grisons, one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland.
Is Surselva a district or a city?
Surselva 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 Surselva is Ilanz.
What is the population of Surselva?
Surselva district has a population of about 17 650 residents, giving a population density of 13 people per km².
How large is Surselva district?
Surselva covers a total area of 1 374 km² (about 530 square miles).
How many municipalities are in Surselva?
Surselva district contains 15 municipalities (Gemeinden): Vals, Lumnezia, Safiental, Medel (Lucmagn), Tujetsch, Ilanz/Glion, Sumvitg, Breil/Brigels and 7 more
What postal codes are used in Surselva?
Surselva has 60 postal code areas. Swiss postal codes are 4 digits long; codes here typically begin with 7, 6.
How many buildings are in Surselva?
According to OpenStreetMap data, Surselva district has 29 036 mapped buildings, a density of 21 buildings per km².