Obersimmental District facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Obersimmental District Amtsbezirk Obersimmental
District
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Bern
Capital	Zweisimmen
Area
• Total	334 km2 (129 sq mi)
Population  (2007)
• Total	8,005
• Density	23.97/km2 (62.07/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Municipalities	4

The Obersimmental District was a special area in Switzerland, located in the Canton of Bern. It was one of the 26 administrative districts that helped manage the region. Think of it like a county or a smaller division within a state. Its main town, or capital, was Zweisimmen. The district covered about 334 square kilometers and had a population of around 8,005 people in 2007.

Exploring Obersimmental District

The Obersimmental District was found in the beautiful country of Switzerland. It was part of the Canton of Bern, which is one of Switzerland's larger regions. This district was known for its stunning mountain scenery and traditional Swiss villages.

What Was a District?

In Switzerland, a district was a way to organize different towns and villages into a larger group. It helped with local government and services. The Obersimmental District was one of these groups, bringing together several smaller communities. It was like a local administrative area.

Towns and Villages

The Obersimmental District was made up of four main towns, also called municipalities. Each of these towns had its own unique character and history. The capital, or main town, was Zweisimmen.

Here are the municipalities that were part of the Obersimmental District:

Why Was It Important?

Districts like Obersimmental played a key role in how Switzerland was governed. They helped manage things like schools, roads, and local services for the people living there. Even though Obersimmental District no longer exists as a separate administrative unit, the towns within it are still important parts of the region.

See also

In Spanish: Distrito de Obersimmental para niños