Schwarzenburg (district) facts for kids
The district of Schwarzenburg was a part of the Swiss canton of Bern. It was a region made up of several smaller towns, called municipalities. This district covered an area of about 157 square kilometers.
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What Was the Schwarzenburg District?
The Schwarzenburg district was a way to organize different towns in the canton of Bern. Think of a district like a county or a region that groups together several local areas. It helped manage things like local government and services for the people living there.
Towns in Schwarzenburg
The Schwarzenburg district had four main towns, or municipalities. Each of these towns had its own people and its own area of land. Here's a look at the towns that were part of the district:
| Municipality | Population (December 2007) | Area (in square kilometers) |
|---|---|---|
| Albligen | 465 | 4.3 |
| Guggisberg | 1,602 | 54.9 |
| Rüschegg | 1,708 | 57.4 |
| Wahlern | 6,227 | 40.6 |
Albligen
Albligen was the smallest town in the district by population. It had 465 people living there in 2007. Its area was about 4.3 square kilometers.
Guggisberg
Guggisberg was a larger municipality with 1,602 people in 2007. It covered a much bigger area, about 54.9 square kilometers.
Rüschegg
Rüschegg was similar in size to Guggisberg in terms of population, with 1,708 residents. It was the largest municipality by land area, covering 57.4 square kilometers.
Wahlern
Wahlern was the most populated town in the Schwarzenburg district. In 2007, it had 6,227 people. It covered an area of 40.6 square kilometers.
Changes to Districts
Over time, how areas are organized can change. The Schwarzenburg district is now a "former district." This means that the way these towns are grouped together has been updated as part of changes in the canton of Bern. These kinds of changes happen to make local government more efficient.
