Niedersimmental District facts for kids
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Niedersimmental District
Amtsbezirk Niedersimmental
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| Country |  Switzerland |
| Canton |  Bern |
| Capital | Wimmis |
| Area | |
| • Total | 306 km2 (118 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 21,705 |
| • Density | 70.93/km2 (183.71/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Municipalities | 9 |
The Niedersimmental District was an important administrative area in the canton of Bern, Switzerland. It was one of 26 such districts in the canton. Think of it like a county or a region within a larger state.
The main town, or capital, of the Niedersimmental District was Wimmis. This district covered an area of about 319 square kilometers. That's roughly the size of 31,900 football fields! In 2007, about 21,705 people lived there.
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What Was a District?
In Switzerland, a district was a type of administrative area. These districts helped manage local government services. They were like smaller divisions within a larger canton (which is similar to a state).
Why Districts Existed
Districts helped organize things like schools, roads, and other public services. They made it easier to manage different parts of the canton. Each district had its own capital town where important decisions were made.
How Districts Changed
Over time, Switzerland has updated its administrative system. Many districts, including Niedersimmental, were reorganized or combined with others. This happened to make local government more efficient. The Niedersimmental District stopped being a separate administrative area in 2010.
Geography of Niedersimmental
The Niedersimmental District was located in a beautiful part of Switzerland. It was known for its valleys and mountains. The "Simmental" part of its name comes from the Simme River, which flows through the region.
Important Towns
The district included nine different towns and villages, called municipalities. The largest municipality was Spiez, which is famous for its castle and its location on Lake Thun. Wimmis, the capital, was also a key town in the district.
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Niedersimmental para niños
