Lyss facts for kids
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Location in Switzerland
Lyss
Location in Canton of Bern
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Bern | |
| District | Seeland | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 14.83 km2 (5.73 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 444 m (1,457 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 15,763 | |
| • Density | 1,062.9/km2 (2,752.9/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
3250
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| Surrounded by | Aarberg, Büetigen, Busswil bei Büren, Diessbach bei Büren, Grossaffoltern, Kappelen, Seedorf, Worben | |
| Twin towns | Monopoli (Italy) | |
Lyss is a municipality in the administrative district of Seeland in the Canton of Berne in Switzerland. It has a population of 11,000 people. About 84% of these people are Swiss German. Politically, Lyss can be called a city. The name "Lyss" comes from the local river Lyssbach.
On 1 January 2011, the old municipality of Busswil bei Büren was combined with Lyss.
See also
In Spanish: Lyss para niños
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