Seftigen District facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Seftigen District Amtsbezirk Seftigen
District
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Bern
Capital	Belp
Area
• Total	189 km2 (73 sq mi)
Population  (2007)
• Total	36,739
• Density	194.4/km2 (503.5/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Municipalities	25

The Seftigen District was an important area in the Canton of Bern, Switzerland. It was one of 26 special areas, like a county or region, that helped manage the canton. The main town, or capital, of the Seftigen District was Seftigen.

This district covered an area of about 189 square kilometers (73 square miles). In 2007, about 36,739 people lived there. The Seftigen District was made up of 25 smaller towns and villages, which are called municipalities.

What is a District?

A district in Switzerland is a bit like a local government area. It helps organize different towns and villages. These districts were used to manage things like local services and administration.

The Canton of Bern

The Seftigen District was part of the Canton of Bern. A canton is like a state or a large region within Switzerland. Switzerland has 26 cantons, and Bern is one of the biggest.

Why Districts Changed

Over time, Switzerland decided to change how these districts worked. The Seftigen District, along with many others, was reorganized in 2010. Its towns and villages became part of new, larger administrative regions. This was done to make local government more efficient.

Towns and Villages

The Seftigen District included 25 different municipalities. Each municipality had its own local government and community. Some of the larger towns in the district included Belp, which was the capital, and Seftigen itself.

Belp: The Capital

Belp was the main town of the Seftigen District. It was the center for many of the district's activities and services.

Images for kids

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  A map showing the Seftigen District in 2007.

See also

In Spanish: Distrito de Seftigen para niños