Laufen (district) facts for kids

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The Laufen District (French: District de Laufon) is one of the five districts in the canton of Basel-Landschaft in Switzerland. Think of a district as a smaller area within a larger region, like a county or a borough. The main town, or capital, of this district is Laufen. As of March 31, 2017, nearly 20,000 people lived in the Laufen District.

What is the Laufen District?

The Laufen District is a part of the Basel-Landschaft canton, which is one of the 26 cantons that make up Switzerland. Cantons are like states or provinces in other countries. Each district helps organize the local areas and services for the people living there.

Towns and Villages in Laufen District

The Laufen District is made up of 13 different municipalities. A municipality is like a local town or village, often with its own local government. Here are the municipalities in the Laufen District:

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