Konolfingen District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Konolfingen
Amtsbezirk Konolfingen
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| Country |  Switzerland |
| Canton |  Bern |
| Capital | Konolfingen |
| Area | |
| • Total | 214 km2 (83 sq mi) |
| Population
(2007)
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| • Total | 57,249 |
| • Density | 267.5/km2 (692.9/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Municipalities | 29 |
The Konolfingen District was a special area in the canton of Bern, Switzerland. Think of a canton like a state or a large region within a country. This district was a group of towns and villages that worked together.
The main town, or "capital," of the Konolfingen District was a place called Konolfingen. In 2007, about 57,249 people lived in the district. It covered an area of 214 square kilometers, which is about 83 square miles.
What Was a District?
In Switzerland, a "district" was a way to organize different towns and villages. It helped with things like local government and services. The Konolfingen District was made up of 29 smaller towns and villages, which are called municipalities.
Towns and Villages in Konolfingen
Here are the 29 municipalities that were part of the Konolfingen District:
- CH-3112 Allmendingen bei Bern
- CH-3508 Arni bei Biglen
- CH-3507 Biglen
- CH-3674 Bleiken bei Oberdiessbach
- CH-3533 Bowil
- CH-3671 Brenzikofen
- CH-3510 Freimettigen
- CH-3506 Grosshöchstetten
- CH-3510 Häutligen
- CH-3671 Herbligen
- CH-3629 Kiesen
- CH-3510 Konolfingen
- CH-3434 Landiswil
- CH-3673 Linden BE
- CH-3532 Mirchel
- CH-3110 Münsingen
- CH-3504 Niederhünigen
- CH-3672 Oberdiessbach
- CH-3504 Oberhünigen
- CH-3531 Oberthal
- CH-3629 Oppligen
- CH-3113 Rubigen
- CH-3082 Schlosswil
- CH-3502 Tägertschi
- CH-3083 Trimstein
- CH-3512 Walkringen
- CH-3114 Wichtrach
- CH-3076 Worb
- CH-3532 Zäziwil
Changes Over Time
Districts in Switzerland sometimes change. On January 1, 2010, one of the municipalities, Aeschlen, joined with another municipality called Oberdiessbach. This is a common way for local areas to update their organization.
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Konolfingen para niños
