Lebern (district) facts for kids

The coat of arms of the district of Lebern

Lebern is like a special neighborhood or area within the larger region of Solothurn in Switzerland. Switzerland is divided into many parts called cantons, which are similar to states or provinces. Lebern is one of ten such areas, or districts, found in the western part of the Solothurn canton.

What is a District?

A district is a way to organize a larger area into smaller, easier-to-manage parts. Think of it like a county or a borough. Each district has several smaller towns or villages within it. Lebern helps manage the communities inside its borders, making sure things run smoothly for the people living there.

Towns and Villages in Lebern

Inside the Lebern district, you'll find many different towns and villages. These smaller places are called municipalities. Each municipality has its own local government that looks after things like schools, roads, and local services for its residents.

Here is a list of the municipalities that are part of the Lebern district:

Coat of arms	Municipality	Population (Dec 2005)	Area, km²
	Balm bei Günsberg	209	5.46
	Bellach	5079	5.28
	Bettlach	4775	12.20
	Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus	869	2.47
	Flumenthal	999	3.09
	Grenchen	15,951	26.08
	Günsberg	1129	5.28
	Hubersdorf	655	1.40
	Kammersrohr	40	0.94
	Langendorf	3523	1.93
	Lommiswil	1458	5.76
	Niederwil	361	2.28
	Oberdorf	1678	11.94
	Riedholz	1607	4.92
	Rüttenen	1400	8.80
	Selzach	2918	19.51
	Total	42,651	117.34

Population and Area

As of December 2005, the Lebern district had a total population of 42,651 people. This means that many thousands of families and individuals call this district home. The total area of the district is about 117.34 square kilometers. This gives you an idea of how much land the district covers.

The largest municipality in Lebern by population is Grenchen, with over 15,000 people. Grenchen also covers the largest area. On the other hand, Kammersrohr is the smallest municipality, both in terms of population and land size.

See also

In Spanish: Distrito de Lebern para niños