Biel/Bienne administrative district
(Verwaltungskreis Biel/Bienne · Verwaltungskreis Biel/Bienne · Arrondissement administratif de Bienne)District (Bezirk) · Administrative level 6 · Bern
Main town: Biel/Bienne
Cities & Towns
Showing top 30 of 35 placesThe district of Biel/Bienne administrative district spans 98 km² and contains 19 municipalities, with Biel/Bienne as its main town. Its estimated population of 102 941 gives a density of 1 054 /km² Hover over municipalities on the map to explore the district.
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Maps & Downloads
SVG · PNG · 600 pxBiel/Bienne administrative district district map with municipality boundaries, Switzerland
District outline with municipality boundaries
Bern/Berne canton map with Biel/Bienne administrative district district highlighted, Switzerland
District highlighted in its canton context
Municipalities / Gemeinden
19 municipalitiesBiel/Bienne administrative district contains 19 municipalities (Gemeinden). The largest is Biel/Bienne at 21 km², the smallest is Nidau (2 km²) Biel/Bienne has the most mapped buildings (12 162 in OSM).
| Municipality | Population | Area km² | Buildings | Postcodes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biel/Bienne | 56 378 | 21 | 12 162 | 8 | View |
| Twann-Tüscherz | 1 172 | 12 | 883 | 5 | - |
| Pieterlen | 3 821 | 8 | 1 770 | 1 | - |
| Lengnau (BE) | 5 798 | 7 | 1 948 | 1 | View |
| Safnern | 2 020 | 6 | 976 | 1 | - |
| Brügg | 4 543 | 5 | 1 400 | 5 | - |
| Meinisberg | 1 309 | 4 | 650 | 1 | - |
| Schwadernau | 662 | 4 | 363 | 1 | - |
| Orpund | 2 649 | 4 | 1 002 | 2 | - |
| Bellmund | 1 546 | 4 | 688 | 3 | - |
| Evilard | 3 039 | 4 | 1 061 | 2 | - |
| Sutz-Lattrigen | 1 358 | 4 | 726 | 1 | - |
| Port | 3 898 | 2 | 1 469 | 2 | - |
| Mörigen | 888 | 2 | 438 | 1 | - |
| Aegerten | 1 781 | 2 | 780 | 1 | - |
| Scheuren | 540 | 2 | 323 | 1 | - |
| Ipsach | 3 940 | 2 | 1 125 | 1 | - |
| Ligerz | 527 | 2 | 371 | 2 | - |
| Nidau | 7 072 | 2 | 1 371 | 3 | - |
Postcodes
27 postcode areasThe district of Biel/Bienne administrative district is served by 27 postcode areas covering roughly 399 km² with a total of 61 512 mapped buildings. Postcodes in Biel/Bienne administrative district begin with the digits 2, 3 (i.e.), placing the district in these Swiss postal zones. The most built-up postcode is 2502, with approximately 2 920 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 | - | 2 920 | 14 485 | 6.22 | View → | |
| 2 | - | 2 315 | 10 314 | 2.81 | View → | |
| 3 | - | 2 267 | 26 895 | 9.85 | View → | |
| 4 | - | 1 786 | 5 798 | 7.41 | View → | |
| 5 | - | 1 325 | 3 821 | 8.35 | View → | |
| 6 | - | 1 100 | 1 048 | 5.0 | View → | |
| 7 | - | 1 034 | 2 246 | 5.73 | View → | |
| 8 | - | 955 | 6 456 | 1.9 | View → | |
| 9 | - | 931 | 2 873 | 2.46 | View → | |
| 10 | - | 930 | 1 593 | 3.97 | View → | |
| 11 | - | 927 | 2 020 | 5.62 | View → | |
| 12 | - | 708 | 1 781 | 2.16 | View → | |
| 13 | - | 642 | 1 092 | 1.47 | View → | |
| 14 | - | 631 | 801 | 4.81 | View → | |
| 15 | - | 626 | 1 202 | 6.26 | View → | |
| 16 | - | 597 | 1 309 | 4.39 | View → | |
| 17 | - | 545 | 720 | 3.79 | View → | |
| 18 | - | 536 | 1 286 | 44.31 | View → | |
| 19 | - | 522 | 935 | 13.56 | View → | |
| 20 | - | 333 | 8 052 | 2.62 | View → |
Biel/Bienne administrative district has 280 mapped postal facilities: 35 post offices, 241 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.
Transport
21 lines · 65 routesClick any route on the map to see details.
Biel/Bienne administrative district's public transport network covers 480.2 km across 21 lines and 65 routes, operated by 6 operators.
Full transport detailsDensity by Municipality
actual Gemeinde bordersHover over a municipality to see exact values.
Frequently Asked Questions about Biel/Bienne administrative district
Quick answersWhat is the main town of Biel/Bienne administrative district district?
The main town of Biel/Bienne administrative district district is Biel/Bienne, with a population of about 56,378 residents.
Which canton does Biel/Bienne administrative district belong to?
Biel/Bienne administrative district is a district (Bezirk) within the canton of Bern, one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland.
Is Biel/Bienne administrative district a district or a city?
Biel/Bienne administrative district is a district (Bezirk) in the canton of Bern 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 Biel/Bienne administrative district is Biel/Bienne.
What is the population of Biel/Bienne administrative district?
Biel/Bienne administrative district district has a population of about 102 941 residents, giving a population density of 1 054 people per km².
How large is Biel/Bienne administrative district district?
Biel/Bienne administrative district covers a total area of 98 km² (about 38 square miles).
How many municipalities are in Biel/Bienne administrative district?
Biel/Bienne administrative district district contains 19 municipalities (Gemeinden): Biel/Bienne, Twann-Tüscherz, Pieterlen, Lengnau (BE), Safnern, Brügg, Meinisberg, Schwadernau and 11 more
What postal codes are used in Biel/Bienne administrative district?
Biel/Bienne administrative district has 27 postal code areas. Swiss postal codes are 4 digits long; codes here typically begin with 2, 3.
How many buildings are in Biel/Bienne administrative district?
According to OpenStreetMap data, Biel/Bienne administrative district district has 29 506 mapped buildings, a density of 302 buildings per km².