Büren (district) facts for kids
The Büren district was a special area in Switzerland. It was part of the Canton of Bern. The main town, or capital, of this district was Büren an der Aare.
This district was made up of 14 different towns and villages, called municipalities. It covered an area of about 88 square kilometers.
About the Büren District
The district of Büren was located in the western part of Switzerland. It was one of the many districts that made up the larger canton of Bern. Districts are like smaller regions within a canton. They help manage local government and services.
What is a Swiss District?
In Switzerland, a district is an administrative area. Think of it like a county or a region within a larger state. Each district has its own capital town. This town often serves as a center for local government and services. Districts help organize how people live and work together in different areas.
Towns and Villages in Büren
The Büren district included 14 different municipalities. Each municipality is a small town or village with its own local government. These places varied in size, from larger towns to smaller villages. Here is a list of the municipalities that were part of the Büren district:
| Municipality | Population (01.01.2004) | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Arch | 1553 | 6.4 |
| Büetigen | 779 | 3.6 |
| Büren an der Aare | 3143 | 12.7 |
| Busswil bei Büren | 1930 | 3.1 |
| Diessbach bei Büren | 839 | 6.3 |
| Dotzigen | 1340 | 4.3 |
| Lengnau | 4437 | 7.3 |
| Leuzigen | 1151 | 10.3 |
| Meienried | 59 | 0.7 |
| Meinisberg | 1177 | 4.4 |
| Oberwil bei Büren | 763 | 6.7 |
| Pieterlen | 3270 | 8.3 |
| Rüti bei Büren | 864 | 6.5 |
| Wengi | 577 | 7.1 |
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Büren para niños
