Wahlkreis Wil
(Wahlkreis Wil · Wahlkreis Wil)District (Bezirk) · Administrative level 6 · St. Gallen
Main town: Wil SG
Cities & Towns
Showing top 30 of 295 placesThe district of Wahlkreis Wil spans 145 km² and contains 10 municipalities, with Wil SG as its main town. Its estimated population of 74 928 gives a density of 516 /km² Hover over municipalities on the map to explore the district.
... and 265 more places in Wahlkreis Wil
Maps & Downloads
SVG · PNG · 600 pxWahlkreis Wil district map with municipality boundaries, Switzerland
District outline with municipality boundaries
St. Gallen canton map with Wahlkreis Wil district highlighted, Switzerland
District highlighted in its canton context
Municipalities / Gemeinden
10 municipalitiesWahlkreis Wil contains 10 municipalities (Gemeinden). The largest is Wil (SG) at 21 km², the smallest is Zuzwil (SG) (9 km²) Wil (SG) has the most mapped buildings (5 790 in OSM).
| Municipality | Population | Area km² | Buildings | Postcodes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wil (SG) | 30 086 | 21 | 5 790 | 12 | View |
| Oberbüren | - | 18 | 1 883 | 4 | - |
| Niederhelfenschwil | 2 599 | 16 | 1 365 | 6 | - |
| Niederbüren | 1 414 | 16 | 943 | 3 | - |
| Uzwil | 12 548 | 14 | 4 044 | 6 | - |
| Degersheim | 3 952 | 14 | 1 732 | 3 | - |
| Oberuzwil | 5 521 | 14 | 2 220 | 6 | - |
| Flawil | 9 320 | 12 | 2 968 | 4 | - |
| Jonschwil | 3 374 | 11 | 1 624 | 5 | - |
| Zuzwil (SG) | 6 114 | 9 | 1 872 | 4 | - |
Postcodes
30 postcode areasThe district of Wahlkreis Wil is served by 30 postcode areas covering roughly 611 km² with a total of 74 347 mapped buildings. Postcodes in Wahlkreis Wil begin with the digits 9, 8 (i.e.), placing the district in these Swiss postal zones. The most built-up postcode is 9500, with approximately 3 265 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 | - | 3 265 | 10 908 | 9.44 | View → | |
| 2 | - | 2 559 | 17 889 | 27.5 | View → | |
| 3 | - | 2 066 | 7 930 | 13.22 | View → | |
| 4 | - | 1 101 | 2 181 | 3.52 | View → | |
| 5 | - | 1 050 | 3 602 | 5.81 | View → | |
| 6 | - | 1 046 | 2 554 | 3.48 | View → | |
| 7 | - | 1 022 | 5 867 | 6.14 | View → | |
| 8 | - | 952 | 5 986 | 16.43 | View → | |
| 9 | - | 760 | 3 909 | 6.25 | View → | |
| 10 | - | 742 | 784 | 9.63 | View → | |
| 11 | - | 603 | 3 063 | 6.32 | View → | |
| 12 | - | 544 | 5 830 | 3.91 | View → | |
| 13 | - | 509 | 935 | 6.29 | View → | |
| 14 | - | 479 | 1 478 | 2.98 | View → | |
| 15 | - | 461 | 1 083 | 15.84 | View → | |
| 16 | - | 411 | 212 | 7.64 | View → | |
| 17 | - | 409 | 1 728 | 1.58 | View → | |
| 18 | - | 396 | 2 343 | 3.19 | View → | |
| 19 | - | 393 | 3 598 | 5.76 | View → | |
| 20 | - | 391 | 3 861 | 14.21 | View → |
Wahlkreis Wil has 256 mapped postal facilities: 47 post offices, 198 post boxes, 11 parcel lockers. Swiss Post (Die Schweizerische Post) runs a dense network of branches and automated MyPost 24 parcel lockers across the district.
Transport
20 lines · 69 routesClick any route on the map to see details.
Wahlkreis Wil's public transport network covers 567.4 km across 20 lines and 69 routes, operated by 3 operators.
Full transport detailsDensity by Municipality
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Frequently Asked Questions about Wahlkreis Wil
Quick answersWhat is the main town of Wahlkreis Wil district?
The main town of Wahlkreis Wil district is Wil SG, with a population of about 24,980 residents.
Which canton does Wahlkreis Wil belong to?
Wahlkreis Wil is a district (Bezirk) within the canton of St. Gallen, one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland.
Is Wahlkreis Wil a district or a city?
Wahlkreis Wil is a district (Bezirk) in the canton of St. Gallen 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 Wahlkreis Wil is Wil SG.
What is the population of Wahlkreis Wil?
Wahlkreis Wil district has a population of about 74 928 residents, giving a population density of 516 people per km².
How large is Wahlkreis Wil district?
Wahlkreis Wil covers a total area of 145 km² (about 56 square miles).
How many municipalities are in Wahlkreis Wil?
Wahlkreis Wil district contains 10 municipalities (Gemeinden): Wil (SG), Oberbüren, Niederhelfenschwil, Niederbüren, Uzwil, Degersheim, Oberuzwil, Flawil and 2 more
What postal codes are used in Wahlkreis Wil?
Wahlkreis Wil has 30 postal code areas. Swiss postal codes are 4 digits long; codes here typically begin with 9, 8.
How many buildings are in Wahlkreis Wil?
According to OpenStreetMap data, Wahlkreis Wil district has 24 441 mapped buildings, a density of 168 buildings per km².