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Forst-Längenbühl
Coat of arms of Forst-Längenbühl
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Country Switzerland
Canton Berne
District Thun
Area
 • Total 4.5 km2 (1.7 sq mi)
Elevation
652 m (2,139 ft)
Population
 (Dec 2020 )
 • Total 769
 • Density 170.9/km2 (443/sq mi)
Postal code
3636
Localities Forst, Längenbühl
Surrounded by Blumenstein, Gurzelen, Thierachern, Uebeschi, Uetendorf, Wattenwil

Forst-Längenbühl is a small town, also called a municipality, located in Switzerland. It is part of the Thun area in the canton of Berne. A canton is like a state or province in other countries.

This municipality was created on January 1, 2007. Before that, it was two separate towns: Forst and Längenbühl. They decided to join together to form the new municipality of Forst-Längenbühl.

Location and Geography

Forst-Längenbühl is found in the beautiful country of Switzerland. It is in the canton of Berne. The municipality covers an area of about 4.50 square kilometers. Its elevation is around 652 meters above sea level.

Population and People

As of December 2012, about 751 people lived in Forst-Längenbühl. The main language spoken here is German. The mayor, Kurt Kindler, helps lead the community.

Nearby Places

Forst-Längenbühl is surrounded by several other municipalities. These include Blumenstein, Gurzelen, Thierachern, Uebeschi, Uetendorf, and Wattenwil. These towns are all neighbors in the same region.

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