March District facts for kids

Quick facts for kids March District Bezirk March
District
Coat of arms
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Schwyz
Capital	Lachen
Area
• Total	177.1 km2 (68.4 sq mi)
Population  (December 2020)
• Total	44,558
• Density	251.60/km2 (651.64/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Municipalities	9

The March District is a special area, or "district," located in the Canton of Schwyz in Switzerland. Think of it like a county or region within a larger state. Its official symbol, called a coat of arms, shows a black ring on a red background. As of 31 December 2020, about 44,558 people live in the March District.

What is a District?

In Switzerland, a district is a way to divide a canton (which is like a state) into smaller parts. These districts help manage local areas and services. The March District is one of six districts in the Canton of Schwyz.

Towns and Villages in March District

The March District is made up of nine different towns and villages, which are called municipalities. Each municipality has its own local government. The main town, or capital, of the district is Lachen.

Here is a list of the municipalities in the March District, along with their populations and sizes:

Symbol	Municipality	Population (31 December 2020)	Area (km2)
	Altendorf	7,111	20.5
	Galgenen	5,277	13.3
	Innerthal	178	50.2
	Lachen	9,137	2.4
	Reichenburg	3,891	11.6
	Schübelbach	9,289	29.0
	Tuggen	3,317	13.6
	Vorderthal	1,014	28.0
	Wangen SZ	5,344	8.5
	Total	44,558	177.1

See also

• In Spanish: Distrito de March para niños