La Neuveville (district) facts for kids
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The La Neuveville district was a part of Switzerland, located in the canton of Bern. A canton is like a state or province in other countries. This district was made up of 5 different municipalities, which are like smaller towns or local government areas. It covered an area of about 59 square kilometers.
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What Was the La Neuveville District?
The district of La Neuveville was an administrative area in the western part of the canton of Bern. It was one of the smaller districts in the canton. Districts in Switzerland are used to organize local government and services.
Municipalities in the District
The La Neuveville district included five main municipalities. Each municipality had its own local government and community. Here are the municipalities that were part of this district:
- Diesse
- Lamboing
- La Neuveville (which shared its name with the district)
- Nods
- Prêles
Facts About the Municipalities
These municipalities varied in size and population. For example, La Neuveville was the largest town by population within the district. Nods was the largest municipality by area.
| Municipality | Population (2007) | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Diesse | 421 | 9.44 |
| Lamboing | 668 | 9.10 |
| La Neuveville | 3457 | 6.80 |
| Nods | 727 | 26.70 |
| Prêles | 867 | 6.98 |
Why is it a "Former" District?
The district of La Neuveville no longer exists as a separate administrative unit. In 2010, many districts in the canton of Bern were reorganized. This means that the municipalities that were once part of the La Neuveville district are now part of other larger administrative regions. This kind of change helps to modernize local government and make it more efficient.
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de La Neuveville para niños
