Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district
(Verwaltungskreis Frutigen-Niedersimmental · Verwaltungskreis Frutigen-Niedersimmental · Arrondissement administratif de Frutigen-Bas-Simmental)District (Bezirk) · Administrative level 6 · Bern
Main town: Spiez
Cities & Towns
Showing top 30 of 89 placesThe district of Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district spans 774 km² and contains 13 municipalities, with Spiez as its main town. Its estimated population of 39 132 gives a density of 51 /km² Hover over municipalities on the map to explore the district.
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Maps & Downloads
SVG · PNG · 600 pxFrutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district district map with municipality boundaries, Switzerland
District outline with municipality boundaries
Bern/Berne canton map with Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district district highlighted, Switzerland
District highlighted in its canton context
Municipalities / Gemeinden
13 municipalitiesFrutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district contains 13 municipalities (Gemeinden). The largest is Kandersteg at 134 km², the smallest is Krattigen (6 km²) Spiez has the most mapped buildings (6 557 in OSM).
| Municipality | Population | Area km² | Buildings | Postcodes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kandersteg | 1 137 | 134 | 1 350 | 1 | View |
| Diemtigen | 2 054 | 130 | 2 637 | 5 | View |
| Reichenbach im Kandertal | 3 823 | 126 | 3 260 | 5 | View |
| Adelboden | 3 472 | 88 | 3 235 | 3 | - |
| Frutigen | 6 661 | 72 | 4 594 | 6 | View |
| Oberwil im Simmental | 838 | 46 | 1 344 | 3 | - |
| Erlenbach im Simmental | 1 802 | 37 | 1 681 | 3 | - |
| Därstetten | 879 | 33 | 1 030 | 2 | - |
| Kandergrund | 945 | 32 | 906 | 3 | View |
| Aeschi bei Spiez | 2 025 | 31 | 1 414 | 4 | View |
| Wimmis | 2 314 | 22 | 2 021 | 2 | - |
| Spiez | 12 027 | 17 | 6 557 | 6 | View |
| Krattigen | 1 155 | 6 | 760 | 3 | View |
Postcodes
32 postcode areasThe district of Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district is served by 32 postcode areas covering roughly 2 064 km² with a total of 75 893 mapped buildings. Postcodes in Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district begin with the digit 3 (i.e.), placing the district in this Swiss postal zone. The most built-up postcode is 3714, with approximately 3 440 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 | - | 3 440 | 2 806 | 39.75 | View → | |
| 2 | - | 3 216 | 12 917 | 20.48 | View → | |
| 3 | - | 2 969 | 3 741 | 122.92 | View → | |
| 4 | - | 2 889 | 4 150 | 87.62 | View → | |
| 5 | - | 1 873 | 1 197 | 77.06 | View → | |
| 6 | - | 1 625 | 2 096 | 22.36 | View → | |
| 7 | - | 1 559 | 1 049 | 18.25 | View → | |
| 8 | - | 1 495 | 8 254 | 6.51 | View → | |
| 9 | - | 1 262 | 1 137 | 134.29 | View → | |
| 10 | - | 1 109 | 1 312 | 31.11 | View → | |
| 11 | - | 1 090 | 1 530 | 30.99 | View → | |
| 12 | - | 1 063 | 271 | 46.07 | View → | |
| 13 | - | 797 | 1 427 | 30.12 | View → | |
| 14 | - | 744 | 832 | 2.51 | View → | |
| 15 | - | 742 | 4 343 | 9.69 | View → | |
| 16 | - | 725 | 2 415 | 6.35 | View → | |
| 17 | - | 639 | 2 020 | 7.51 | View → | |
| 18 | - | 581 | 164 | 10.34 | View → | |
| 19 | - | 568 | 667 | 14.49 | View → | |
| 20 | - | 558 | 603 | 38.13 | View → |
Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district has 259 mapped postal facilities: 26 post offices, 231 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 · 45 routesClick any route on the map to see details.
Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district's public transport network covers 641.1 km across 13 lines and 45 routes, operated by 5 operators.
Full transport detailsDensity by Municipality
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Frequently Asked Questions about Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district
Quick answersWhat is the main town of Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district district?
The main town of Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district district is Spiez, with a population of about 12,027 residents.
Which canton does Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district belong to?
Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district is a district (Bezirk) within the canton of Bern, one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland.
Is Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district a district or a city?
Frutigen-Niedersimmental 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 Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district is Spiez.
What is the population of Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district?
Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district district has a population of about 39 132 residents, giving a population density of 51 people per km².
How large is Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district district?
Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district covers a total area of 774 km² (about 299 square miles).
How many municipalities are in Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district?
Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district district contains 13 municipalities (Gemeinden): Kandersteg, Diemtigen, Reichenbach im Kandertal, Adelboden, Frutigen, Oberwil im Simmental, Erlenbach im Simmental, Därstetten and 5 more
What postal codes are used in Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district?
Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district has 32 postal code areas. Swiss postal codes are 4 digits long; codes here typically begin with 3.
How many buildings are in Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district?
According to OpenStreetMap data, Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district district has 30 789 mapped buildings, a density of 40 buildings per km².