Schwyz (district) facts for kids
The Schwyz District is a part of the canton of Schwyz in Switzerland. It's the biggest district in the canton, both in size and in how many people live there. The main town and capital of the district is Schwyz, which is also the capital of the whole canton. As of 31 December 2020, about 56,125 people call this district home.
What is a District?
In Switzerland, a district is like a county or a region within a larger area called a canton. Cantons are similar to states or provinces. The Schwyz District helps manage local things for the towns and villages inside it.
Towns and Villages
The Schwyz District includes many different towns and villages, which are called municipalities. Each municipality has its own local government that takes care of things like schools, roads, and local services. The capital town, Schwyz, is the largest and most important one in the district.
Images for kids
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The coat of arms for Alpthal
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The coat of arms for Arth
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The coat of arms for Illgau
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The coat of arms for Ingenbohl
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The coat of arms for Lauerz
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The coat of arms for Morschach
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The coat of arms for Muotathal
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The coat of arms for Oberiberg
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The coat of arms for Riemenstalden
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The coat of arms for Rothenthurm
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The coat of arms for Sattel
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The coat of arms for Schwyz (city)
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The coat of arms for Steinen
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The coat of arms for Steinerberg
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The coat of arms for Unteriberg
