Westlich Raron
(Westlich Raron · Westlich Raron · Rarogne occidental)District (Bezirk) · Administrative level 6 · Valais/Wallis
Main town: Wiler (Lötschen)
Cities & Towns
Showing top 30 of 68 placesThe district of Westlich Raron spans 272 km² and contains 11 municipalities, with Wiler (Lötschen) as its main town. Its estimated population of 7 677 gives a density of 28 /km² The most populous place is Raron (1 672 residents). Hover over municipalities on the map to explore the district.
... and 38 more places in Westlich Raron
Maps & Downloads
SVG · PNG · 600 pxWestlich Raron district map with municipality boundaries, Switzerland
District outline with municipality boundaries
Valais/Wallis canton map with Westlich Raron district highlighted, Switzerland
District highlighted in its canton context
Municipalities / Gemeinden
11 municipalitiesWestlich Raron contains 11 municipalities (Gemeinden). The largest is Blatten at 90 km², the smallest is Kippel (12 km²) Bürchen has the most mapped buildings (2 392 in OSM).
| Municipality | Population | Area km² | Buildings | Postcodes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blatten | 303 | 90 | 444 | 1 | View |
| Raron | 1 672 | 30 | 917 | 2 | - |
| Ferden | 286 | 28 | 354 | 3 | View |
| Unterbäch | 426 | 22 | 772 | 1 | - |
| Niedergesteln | 705 | 18 | 652 | 2 | - |
| Ausserberg | 637 | 15 | 766 | 1 | - |
| Wiler (Lötschen) | 539 | 15 | 736 | 1 | View |
| Eischoll | 453 | 14 | 853 | 2 | - |
| Steg-Hohtenn | 1 536 | 14 | 689 | 2 | - |
| Bürchen | 767 | 14 | 2 392 | 2 | - |
| Kippel | 353 | 12 | 355 | 1 | View |
Postcodes
14 postcode areasThe district of Westlich Raron is served by 14 postcode areas covering roughly 827 km² with a total of 19 738 mapped buildings. Postcodes in Westlich Raron begin with the digits 3, 2 (i.e.), placing the district in these Swiss postal zones. The most built-up postcode is 2900, with approximately 1 746 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 | - | 1 746 | 1 131 | 14.76 | View → | |
| 2 | - | 1 596 | 983 | 51.62 | View → | |
| 3 | - | 1 287 | 168 | 13.47 | View → | |
| 4 | - | 1 167 | 5 898 | 13.2 | View → | |
| 5 | - | 939 | 2 250 | 48.01 | View → | |
| 6 | - | 672 | 359 | 14.8 | View → | |
| 7 | - | 384 | 617 | 14.87 | View → | |
| 8 | - | 271 | 637 | 15.11 | View → | |
| 9 | - | 156 | 414 | 11.68 | View → | |
| 10 | - | 133 | 303 | 90.51 | View → | |
| 11 | - | 117 | 426 | 22.03 | View → | |
| 12 | - | 98 | 1 787 | 11.21 | View → | |
| 13 | - | 47 | 308 | 2.81 | View → | |
| 14 | - | 47 | 147 | 27.91 | View → |
Westlich Raron has 79 mapped postal facilities: 19 post offices, 60 post boxes. Swiss Post (Die Schweizerische Post) runs a dense network of branches and automated MyPost 24 parcel lockers across the district.
Transport
1 lines · 2 routesClick any route on the map to see details.
Westlich Raron's public transport network covers 25.2 km across 1 lines and 2 routes, operated by 1 operator.
Full transport detailsDensity by Municipality
actual Gemeinde bordersHover over a municipality to see exact values.
Heraldry
Coat of ArmsThe official heraldic symbols of Westlich Raron district. Images are sourced from Wikimedia Commons and can be downloaded in SVG and PNG formats.
Frequently Asked Questions about Westlich Raron
Quick answersWhat is the main town of Westlich Raron district?
The main town of Westlich Raron district is Wiler (Lötschen), with a population of about 539 residents.
Which canton does Westlich Raron belong to?
Westlich Raron is a district (Bezirk) within the canton of Valais/Wallis, one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland.
Is Westlich Raron a district or a city?
Westlich Raron is a district (Bezirk) in the canton of Valais/Wallis 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 Westlich Raron is Wiler (Lötschen).
What is the population of Westlich Raron?
Westlich Raron district has a population of about 7 677 residents, giving a population density of 28 people per km².
How large is Westlich Raron district?
Westlich Raron covers a total area of 272 km² (about 105 square miles).
How many municipalities are in Westlich Raron?
Westlich Raron district contains 11 municipalities (Gemeinden): Blatten, Raron, Ferden, Unterbäch, Niedergesteln, Ausserberg, Wiler (Lötschen), Eischoll and 3 more
What postal codes are used in Westlich Raron?
Westlich Raron has 14 postal code areas. Swiss postal codes are 4 digits long; codes here typically begin with 3, 2.
How many buildings are in Westlich Raron?
According to OpenStreetMap data, Westlich Raron district has 8 930 mapped buildings, a density of 33 buildings per km².