Forst-Längenbühl facts for kids
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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 )
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• Total | 769 | |
• Density | 170.9/km2 (443/sq mi) | |
Postal code |
3636
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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.