Vorderland
(Vorderland · Vorderland)District (Bezirk) · Administrative level 6 · Appenzell Ausserrhoden
Cities & Towns
Showing top 30 of 31 placesThe district of Vorderland spans 46 km² and contains 8 municipalities. Its estimated population of 13 706 gives a density of 295 /km² The most populous place is Heiden (4 383 residents). Hover over municipalities on the map to explore the district.
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Maps & Downloads
SVG · PNG · 600 pxVorderland district map with municipality boundaries, Switzerland
District outline with municipality boundaries
Appenzell Ausserrhoden canton map with Vorderland district highlighted, Switzerland
District highlighted in its canton context
Municipalities / Gemeinden
8 municipalitiesVorderland contains 8 municipalities (Gemeinden). The largest is Heiden at 8 km², the smallest is Lutzenberg (2 km²) Heiden has the most mapped buildings (2 026 in OSM).
| Municipality | Population | Area km² | Buildings | Postcodes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heiden | 4 383 | 8 | 2 026 | 4 | - |
| Walzenhausen | 2 066 | 7 | 1 206 | 2 | - |
| Wolfhalden | 1 689 | 7 | 1 741 | 4 | - |
| Wald (AR) | 881 | 7 | 529 | 3 | - |
| Rehetobel | 1 742 | 7 | 955 | 2 | - |
| Reute (AR) | 703 | 5 | 473 | 2 | - |
| Grub (AR) | 971 | 4 | 512 | 2 | - |
| Lutzenberg | 1 271 | 2 | 733 | 5 | - |
Postcodes
15 postcode areasThe district of Vorderland is served by 15 postcode areas covering roughly 246 km² with a total of 25 323 mapped buildings. Postcodes in Vorderland begin with the digit 9 (i.e.), placing the district in this Swiss postal zone. The most built-up postcode is 9404, with approximately 1 317 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 | - | 1 317 | 13 356 | 7.1 | View → | |
| 2 | - | 1 124 | 2 337 | 7.47 | View → | |
| 3 | - | 947 | 2 961 | 14.61 | View → | |
| 4 | - | 913 | 3 756 | 4.38 | View → | |
| 5 | - | 870 | 4 186 | 10.03 | View → | |
| 6 | - | 760 | 1 982 | 6.72 | View → | |
| 7 | - | 746 | 2 463 | 6.93 | View → | |
| 8 | - | 733 | 5 178 | 4.38 | View → | |
| 9 | - | 619 | 3 256 | 7.0 | View → | |
| 10 | - | 540 | 1 588 | 5.35 | View → | |
| 11 | - | 311 | 1 832 | 4.21 | View → | |
| 12 | - | 226 | 1 758 | 4.99 | View → | |
| 13 | - | 160 | 835 | 0.97 | View → | |
| 14 | - | 133 | 612 | 6.83 | View → | |
| 15 | - | 74 | 677 | 1.28 | View → |
Vorderland has 101 mapped postal facilities: 28 post offices, 73 post boxes. Swiss Post (Die Schweizerische Post) runs a dense network of branches and automated MyPost 24 parcel lockers across the district.
Transport
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Frequently Asked Questions about Vorderland
Quick answersWhat is the main town of Vorderland district?
Vorderland does not have a separately designated main town in our data.
Which canton does Vorderland belong to?
Vorderland is a district (Bezirk) within the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland.
Is Vorderland a district or a city?
Vorderland is a district (Bezirk) in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden in Switzerland. Districts sit between the canton level and the municipality (Gemeinde) level and are used for administrative, judicial, and statistical purposes.
What is the population of Vorderland?
Vorderland district has a population of about 13 706 residents, giving a population density of 295 people per km².
How large is Vorderland district?
Vorderland covers a total area of 46 km² (about 18 square miles).
How many municipalities are in Vorderland?
Vorderland district contains 8 municipalities (Gemeinden): Heiden, Walzenhausen, Wolfhalden, Wald (AR), Rehetobel, Reute (AR), Grub (AR), Lutzenberg
What postal codes are used in Vorderland?
Vorderland has 15 postal code areas. Swiss postal codes are 4 digits long; codes here typically begin with 9.
How many buildings are in Vorderland?
According to OpenStreetMap data, Vorderland district has 8 175 mapped buildings, a density of 176 buildings per km².