Biel District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Biel District
Amtsbezirk Biel
District de Bienne |
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| Country |  Switzerland |
| Canton |  Bern |
| Capital | Biel/Bienne |
| Area | |
| • Total | 25 km2 (10 sq mi) |
| Population
(2007)
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| • Total | 51,707 |
| • Density | 2,070/km2 (5,360/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Municipalities | 2 |
The Biel/Bienne District was a special area in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It was like a local government region. Its main town was Biel/Bienne.
This district was unique because it was bilingual. About 41% of the people spoke French, and 59% spoke German. The total area of the district was 25 square kilometers.
What Was the Biel/Bienne District?
A district in Switzerland is a bit like a county or a smaller administrative area. It helps manage local services and government. The Biel/Bienne District was one of these areas.
It was known for its two main towns. These were Biel/Bienne and Evilard/Leubringen.
Towns in the District
The Biel/Bienne District included two important towns. They were:
- Biel/Bienne: This was the largest town. In 2005, about 50,407 people lived there. It covered an area of 21.60 square kilometers.
- Evilard/Leubringen: This was the smaller town. In 2005, about 2,312 people lived here. Its area was 3.70 square kilometers.
Changes to the District
The Biel/Bienne District no longer exists as a separate district. It was changed as part of a bigger plan. Now, it is part of a new, larger area. This new area is called the administrative district of Biel/Bienne. This change helped to make local government more efficient.
