Gösgen (district) facts for kids
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Gösgen is one of the ten districts in the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland. It is located in the northeast part of the canton. Think of a district like a group of towns and villages that work together.
Exploring Gösgen District
Gösgen is a smaller district, covering about 68.81 square kilometers (around 26.5 square miles). In December 2005, about 22,568 people lived here. The district is known for its mix of natural beauty and some important buildings, like the Gösgen nuclear power plant you can see in the picture.
Towns and Villages in Gösgen
The Gösgen district is made up of several different towns and villages, which are called municipalities in Switzerland. Each municipality has its own local government and unique character. Here's a list of the municipalities that are part of Gösgen:
| Coat of arms | Municipality | Population (Dec 2005) |
Area, km² |
|---|---|---|---|
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Erlinsbach | 2937 | 8.90 |
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Hauenstein-Ifenthal | 290 | 5.30 |
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Kienberg | 513 | 8.53 |
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Lostorf | 3636 | 13.27 |
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Niedergösgen | 3790 | 4.33 |
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Obergösgen | 2057 | 3.63 |
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Rohr | 94 | 2.25 |
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Stüsslingen | 1001 | 6.15 |
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Trimbach | 6176 | 7.66 |
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Winznau | 1667 | 4.00 |
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Wisen | 407 | 4.79 |
| Total | 22,568 | 68.81 |
Images for kids
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Gösgen District, canton of Solothurn
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Municipalities of Gösgen District
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Gösgen para niños
