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Solothurn
Canton of Switzerland
Coat of arms of Solothurn
Coat of arms
Map of Switzerland, location of Solothurn highlighted
Capital Solothurn
Subdivisions 126 municipalities, 10 districts
Area
 • Total 791 km2 (305 sq mi)
Area rank 16th
Population
 (2006)
 • Total 251,657
 • Density 318.15/km2 (824.0/sq mi)
Highest point 1,445 m (4,741 ft) - Hasenmatt
Joined 1481
Abbreviation SO
Languages German
Website SO.ch

Solothurn is a canton in Switzerland. It is located in the northwest part of the country. The capital city is also called Solothurn.

Exploring Solothurn's Districts

Solothurn is divided into 10 smaller areas called districts. Each district helps manage the local communities.

  • Bucheggberg, Amtei Wasseramt-Bucheggberg
  • Dorneck, Amtei Dorneck-Thierstein (also known as Schwarzbubenland)
  • Gäu, Amtei Thal-Gäu
  • Gösgen, Amtei Olten-Gösgen (also known as Niederamt)
  • Lebern, Amtei Solothurn-Lebern
  • Olten, Amtei Olten-Gösgen
  • Solothurn, Amtei Solothurn-Lebern
  • Thal, Amtei Thal-Gäu
  • Thierstein, Amtei Dorneck-Thierstein
  • Wasseramt, Amtei Wasseramt-Bucheggberg

Towns and Villages (Municipalities)

Within these districts, there are 125 towns and villages. These are known as municipalities.

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