Erlach District facts for kids
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Erlach District
Amtsbezirk Erlach
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| Country |  Switzerland |
| Canton |  Bern |
| Capital | Erlach |
| Area | |
| • Total | 85 km2 (33 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 10,734 |
| • Density | 126.3/km2 (327.1/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Municipalities | 12 |
The Erlach District was a special area in Switzerland, located in the canton of Bern. Think of it like a county or a region within a larger state. It was one of 26 such districts in the canton of Bern. The main town, or capital, of the Erlach District was a place called Erlach. This district covered about 96 square kilometers and was made up of 12 smaller towns or villages, which are called municipalities.
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About Erlach District
The Erlach District was an important administrative area in the canton of Bern. It helped manage local government and services for the people living there. The district's capital, Erlach, was the center for these activities.
Location and Size
The Erlach District was located in the western part of the canton of Bern. It had a total area of about 96 square kilometers. This made it one of the smaller districts in the canton.
What are Municipalities?
A municipality is like a small town or village with its own local government. The Erlach District was made up of 12 different municipalities. Each municipality had its own leaders and managed local services. These services included things like schools, roads, and local police.
Municipalities of Erlach District
Here is a list of the 12 municipalities that were part of the Erlach District. The table shows their population in January 2005 and their area in square kilometers.
| Municipality | Population (Jan 2005) | Area (km²) |
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| Brüttelen | 623 | 6.6 |
| Erlach | 1,111 | 3.5 |
| Finsterhennen | 442 | 3.6 |
| Gals | 686 | 7.9 |
| Gampelen | 757 | 10.8 |
| Ins | 2,927 | 23.9 |
| Lüscherz | 539 | 5.4 |
| Müntschemier | 1181 | 4.9 |
| Siselen | 596 | 5.5 |
| Treiten | 412 | 4.7 |
| Tschugg | 452 | 3.3 |
| Vinelz | 777 | 4.6 |
What Happened to the District?
The Erlach District no longer exists today. In 2010, many districts in the canton of Bern were reorganized. The municipalities that were once part of the Erlach District are now part of other larger administrative regions. This change was made to make local government more efficient.
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Erlach para niños
