Emmental administrative district
(Verwaltungskreis Emmental · Verwaltungskreis Emmental · Arrondissement administratif de l'Emmental)District (Bezirk) · Administrative level 6 · Bern
Main town: Utzenstorf
Cities & Towns
Showing top 30 of 352 placesThe district of Emmental administrative district spans 690 km² and contains 39 municipalities, with Utzenstorf as its main town. Its estimated population of 95 788 gives a density of 139 /km² The most populous place is Burgdorf (17 292 residents). Hover over municipalities on the map to explore the district.
... and 322 more places in Emmental administrative district
Maps & Downloads
SVG · PNG · 600 pxEmmental administrative district district map with municipality boundaries, Switzerland
District outline with municipality boundaries
Bern/Berne canton map with Emmental administrative district district highlighted, Switzerland
District highlighted in its canton context
Municipalities / Gemeinden
39 municipalitiesEmmental administrative district contains 39 municipalities (Gemeinden). The largest is Trub at 62 km², the smallest is Rüti bei Lyssach (1 km²) Burgdorf has the most mapped buildings (5 393 in OSM).
| Municipality | Population | Area km² | Buildings | Postcodes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trub | 1 506 | 62 | 1 401 | 5 | - |
| Eggiwil | 2 501 | 60 | 2 015 | 4 | - |
| Sumiswald | 5 307 | 59 | 3 325 | 7 | - |
| Langnau im Emmental | 9 488 | 48 | 4 289 | 7 | - |
| Röthenbach im Emmental | 1 173 | 37 | 1 079 | 5 | View |
| Schangnau | 919 | 36 | 903 | 1 | View |
| Wynigen | 2 037 | 28 | 1 674 | 3 | - |
| Lützelflüh | 3 957 | 27 | 2 587 | 13 | - |
| Heimiswil | 1 543 | 23 | 1 368 | 6 | - |
| Signau | 2 878 | 22 | 1 675 | 4 | View |
| Hasle bei Burgdorf | 3 402 | 22 | 1 946 | 5 | - |
| Lauperswil | 2 681 | 21 | 1 752 | 6 | - |
| Krauchthal | 2 380 | 19 | 1 324 | 2 | - |
| Rüderswil | 2 258 | 17 | 1 437 | 7 | - |
| Utzenstorf | 4 213 | 17 | 2 183 | 1 | View |
| Trachselwald | 912 | 16 | 886 | 3 | - |
| Trubschachen | 1 510 | 16 | 881 | 3 | - |
| Burgdorf | 17 292 | 16 | 5 393 | 5 | - |
| Ersigen | 2 382 | 16 | 1 200 | 6 | - |
| Rüegsau | 2 935 | 15 | 1 716 | 5 | - |
| Oberburg | 2 937 | 14 | 1 356 | 3 | - |
| Dürrenroth | 1 092 | 14 | 847 | 3 | - |
| Affoltern im Emmental | 1 212 | 12 | 874 | 4 | - |
| Bätterkinden | 3 186 | 10 | 1 680 | 3 | View |
| Hindelbank | 2 137 | 10 | 973 | 3 | - |
| Kirchberg (BE) | 5 889 | 9 | 2 293 | 2 | - |
| Koppigen | 2 265 | 7 | 1 220 | 1 | - |
| Alchenstorf | 638 | 7 | 399 | 1 | - |
| Lyssach | 1 412 | 6 | 713 | 2 | - |
| Wiler bei Utzenstorf | 881 | 4 | 572 | 2 | - |
| Kernenried | 527 | 3 | 262 | 1 | - |
| Rüdtligen-Alchenflüh | - | 3 | 803 | 1 | View |
| Höchstetten | 270 | 3 | 212 | 1 | - |
| Rumendingen | 90 | 2 | 112 | 1 | - |
| Willadingen | 203 | 2 | 183 | 1 | - |
| Aefligen | 1 067 | 2 | 600 | 1 | - |
| Zielebach | 335 | 2 | 244 | 1 | - |
| Hellsau | 201 | 2 | 158 | 1 | - |
| Rüti bei Lyssach | 172 | 1 | 106 | 1 | - |
Postcodes
67 postcode areasThe district of Emmental administrative district is served by 67 postcode areas covering roughly 2 134 km² with a total of 147 833 mapped buildings. Postcodes in Emmental administrative district begin with the digits 3, 6, 4 (i.e.), placing the district in these Swiss postal zones. The most built-up postcode is 3400, with approximately 4 527 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 | - | 4 527 | 8 782 | 15.56 | View → | |
| 2 | - | 2 439 | 2 773 | 15.88 | View → | |
| 3 | - | 2 395 | 2 911 | 11.78 | View → | |
| 4 | - | 1 906 | 5 469 | 16.93 | View → | |
| 5 | - | 1 792 | 2 333 | 12.91 | View → | |
| 6 | - | 1 468 | 1 873 | 13.94 | View → | |
| 7 | - | 1 449 | 1 958 | 10.19 | View → | |
| 8 | - | 1 351 | 3 241 | 42.1 | View → | |
| 9 | - | 1 315 | 2 108 | 14.23 | View → | |
| 10 | - | 1 312 | 2 732 | 48.58 | View → | |
| 11 | - | 1 226 | 5 817 | 15.26 | View → | |
| 12 | - | 1 222 | 2 757 | 9.1 | View → | |
| 13 | - | 1 215 | 1 007 | 12.5 | View → | |
| 14 | - | 1 059 | 3 499 | 4.48 | View → | |
| 15 | - | 1 043 | 8 988 | 23.25 | View → | |
| 16 | - | 907 | 3 842 | 25.91 | View → | |
| 17 | - | 858 | 1 451 | 15.09 | View → | |
| 18 | - | 853 | 3 244 | 44.59 | View → | |
| 19 | - | 841 | 3 186 | 11.68 | View → | |
| 20 | - | 818 | 291 | 9.16 | View → |
Emmental administrative district has 442 mapped postal facilities: 62 post offices, 376 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
18 lines · 45 routesClick any route on the map to see details.
Emmental administrative district's public transport network covers 381.2 km across 18 lines and 45 routes, operated by 3 operators.
Full transport detailsDensity by Municipality
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Frequently Asked Questions about Emmental administrative district
Quick answersWhat is the main town of Emmental administrative district district?
The main town of Emmental administrative district district is Utzenstorf, with a population of about 4,213 residents.
Which canton does Emmental administrative district belong to?
Emmental administrative district is a district (Bezirk) within the canton of Bern, one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland.
Is Emmental administrative district a district or a city?
Emmental 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 Emmental administrative district is Utzenstorf.
What is the population of Emmental administrative district?
Emmental administrative district district has a population of about 95 788 residents, giving a population density of 139 people per km².
How large is Emmental administrative district district?
Emmental administrative district covers a total area of 690 km² (about 267 square miles).
How many municipalities are in Emmental administrative district?
Emmental administrative district district contains 39 municipalities (Gemeinden): Trub, Eggiwil, Sumiswald, Langnau im Emmental, Röthenbach im Emmental, Schangnau, Wynigen, Lützelflüh and 31 more
What postal codes are used in Emmental administrative district?
Emmental administrative district has 67 postal code areas. Swiss postal codes are 4 digits long; codes here typically begin with 3, 6, 4.
How many buildings are in Emmental administrative district?
According to OpenStreetMap data, Emmental administrative district district has 52 641 mapped buildings, a density of 76 buildings per km².