Oberaargau administrative district
(Verwaltungskreis Oberaargau · Verwaltungskreis Oberaargau · Arrondissement administratif de Haute-Argovie)District (Bezirk) · Administrative level 6 · Bern
Main town: Langenthal
Cities & Towns
Showing top 30 of 409 placesThe district of Oberaargau administrative district spans 331 km² and contains 43 municipalities, with Langenthal as its main town. Its estimated population of 78 428 gives a density of 237 /km² Hover over municipalities on the map to explore the district.
... and 379 more places in Oberaargau administrative district
Maps & Downloads
SVG · PNG · 600 pxOberaargau administrative district district map with municipality boundaries, Switzerland
District outline with municipality boundaries
Bern/Berne canton map with Oberaargau administrative district district highlighted, Switzerland
District highlighted in its canton context
Municipalities / Gemeinden
43 municipalitiesOberaargau administrative district contains 43 municipalities (Gemeinden). The largest is Madiswil at 23 km², the smallest is Berken (1 km²) Langenthal has the most mapped buildings (5 805 in OSM).
| Municipality | Population | Area km² | Buildings | Postcodes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madiswil | 3 110 | 23 | 2 068 | 5 | - |
| Langenthal | 14 578 | 21 | 5 805 | 4 | View |
| Niederbipp | 4 896 | 20 | 2 516 | 2 | - |
| Huttwil | 4 825 | 17 | 2 696 | 4 | - |
| Seeberg | 1 641 | 17 | 1 306 | 5 | - |
| Ochlenberg | 641 | 12 | 535 | 2 | - |
| Wyssachen | 1 120 | 12 | 860 | 3 | - |
| Eriswil | 1 333 | 11 | 942 | 2 | - |
| Melchnau | 1 669 | 10 | 964 | 3 | - |
| Aarwangen | 4 253 | 10 | 2 010 | 2 | - |
| Herzogenbuchsee | 8 379 | 10 | 3 034 | 2 | - |
| Thunstetten | 3 066 | 10 | 1 612 | 1 | - |
| Gondiswil | 737 | 9 | 591 | 1 | - |
| Ursenbach | 888 | 9 | 586 | 3 | - |
| Oberbipp | 1 642 | 8 | 1 025 | 2 | - |
| Wangen an der Aare | 3 275 | 8 | 1 508 | 3 | View |
| Walterswil (BE) | 540 | 8 | 433 | 5 | - |
| Roggwil (BE) | 3 862 | 8 | 2 044 | 1 | View |
| Attiswil | 1 334 | 8 | 829 | 1 | - |
| Wiedlisbach | 2 181 | 8 | 1 253 | 3 | - |
| Rohrbachgraben | 436 | 6 | 296 | 1 | - |
| Lotzwil | - | 6 | 1 251 | 2 | - |
| Heimenhausen | 1 600 | 6 | 700 | 2 | - |
| Bleienbach | 661 | 6 | 462 | 2 | - |
| Rumisberg | 471 | 5 | 367 | 1 | - |
| Wynau | 1 559 | 5 | 943 | 2 | - |
| Bannwil | 691 | 5 | 660 | 2 | - |
| Auswil | 505 | 5 | 314 | 2 | - |
| Thörigen | 1 046 | 4 | 580 | 2 | - |
| Rohrbach | 1 413 | 4 | 840 | 1 | - |
| Rütschelen | 566 | 4 | 388 | 1 | - |
| Bettenhausen | 687 | 4 | 417 | 1 | - |
| Oeschenbach | 279 | 4 | 197 | 1 | - |
| Schwarzhäusern | 501 | 4 | 343 | 1 | - |
| Farnern | 208 | 4 | 216 | 1 | - |
| Inkwil | 675 | 3 | 441 | 1 | - |
| Graben | 333 | 3 | 237 | 1 | - |
| Walliswil bei Wangen | 611 | 3 | 407 | 1 | - |
| Busswil bei Melchnau | 195 | 3 | 145 | 1 | - |
| Niederönz | 1 548 | 3 | 691 | 2 | - |
| Reisiswil | 188 | 2 | 146 | 1 | - |
| Walliswil bei Niederbipp | 239 | 2 | 167 | 1 | - |
| Berken | 46 | 1 | 65 | 1 | - |
Postcodes
49 postcode areasThe district of Oberaargau administrative district is served by 49 postcode areas covering roughly 904 km² with a total of 95 049 mapped buildings. Postcodes in Oberaargau administrative district begin with the digits 4, 3, 6 (i.e.), placing the district in these Swiss postal zones. The most built-up postcode is 4900, with approximately 4 903 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 | - | 4 903 | 14 578 | 21.13 | View → | |
| 2 | - | 2 268 | 9 584 | 9.82 | View → | |
| 3 | - | 2 242 | 4 896 | 19.77 | View → | |
| 4 | - | 2 093 | 2 902 | 17.23 | View → | |
| 5 | - | 1 891 | 5 065 | 7.84 | View → | |
| 6 | - | 1 850 | 2 618 | 9.9 | View → | |
| 7 | - | 1 574 | 5 167 | 9.66 | View → | |
| 8 | - | 1 351 | 3 241 | 42.1 | View → | |
| 9 | - | 1 262 | 1 079 | 7.17 | View → | |
| 10 | - | 1 260 | 2 870 | 9.6 | View → | |
| 11 | - | 1 119 | 1 447 | 14.61 | View → | |
| 12 | - | 1 038 | 631 | 7.5 | View → | |
| 13 | - | 1 029 | 3 702 | 10.54 | View → | |
| 14 | - | 996 | 924 | 13.14 | View → | |
| 15 | - | 904 | 1 266 | 8.45 | View → | |
| 16 | - | 841 | 3 186 | 11.68 | View → | |
| 17 | - | 834 | 522 | 5.07 | View → | |
| 18 | - | 729 | 2 582 | 10.08 | View → | |
| 19 | - | 723 | 825 | 9.69 | View → | |
| 20 | - | 722 | 900 | 11.69 | View → |
Oberaargau administrative district has 418 mapped postal facilities: 43 post offices, 375 post boxes. Swiss Post (Die Schweizerische Post) runs a dense network of branches and automated MyPost 24 parcel lockers across the district.
Transport
8 lines · 41 routesClick any route on the map to see details.
Oberaargau administrative district's public transport network covers 397.9 km across 8 lines and 41 routes, operated by 2 operators.
Full transport detailsDensity by Municipality
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Heraldry
Coat of Arms & FlagThe official heraldic symbols of Oberaargau administrative district district. Images are sourced from Wikimedia Commons and can be downloaded in SVG and PNG formats.
Frequently Asked Questions about Oberaargau administrative district
Quick answersWhat is the main town of Oberaargau administrative district district?
The main town of Oberaargau administrative district district is Langenthal, with a population of about 14,000 residents.
Which canton does Oberaargau administrative district belong to?
Oberaargau administrative district is a district (Bezirk) within the canton of Bern, one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland.
Is Oberaargau administrative district a district or a city?
Oberaargau 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 Oberaargau administrative district is Langenthal.
What is the population of Oberaargau administrative district?
Oberaargau administrative district district has a population of about 78 428 residents, giving a population density of 237 people per km².
How large is Oberaargau administrative district district?
Oberaargau administrative district covers a total area of 331 km² (about 128 square miles).
How many municipalities are in Oberaargau administrative district?
Oberaargau administrative district district contains 43 municipalities (Gemeinden): Madiswil, Langenthal, Niederbipp, Huttwil, Seeberg, Ochlenberg, Wyssachen, Eriswil and 35 more
What postal codes are used in Oberaargau administrative district?
Oberaargau administrative district has 49 postal code areas. Swiss postal codes are 4 digits long; codes here typically begin with 4, 3, 6.
How many buildings are in Oberaargau administrative district?
According to OpenStreetMap data, Oberaargau administrative district district has 42 890 mapped buildings, a density of 130 buildings per km².