Signau (district) facts for kids
The Signau district was a part of the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It was a group of nine different towns and villages, called municipalities. This district covered an area of about 320 square kilometers.
Exploring Signau District
A district is like a region or an area that groups together several towns and villages. The Signau district was one of these regions in the canton of Bern. It was made up of nine different municipalities, which are like local towns or villages that manage their own affairs.
The district of Signau was located in the Emmental region. This area is famous for its beautiful rolling hills and green landscapes. It is also well-known for Emmental cheese, which has holes in it!
Towns and Villages of Signau
The Signau district included nine municipalities. Each one had its own unique size and number of people living there. Here is a list of these municipalities with their populations from December 2007 and their areas:
| Municipality | Population (Dec 2007) | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Eggiwil | 2,507 | 60.3 |
| Langnau im Emmental | 8,699 | 48.5 |
| Lauperswil | 2,666 | 21.1 |
| Röthenbach im Emmental | 1,288 | 36.8 |
| Rüderswil | 2,341 | 17.2 |
| Schangnau | 906 | 36.5 |
| Signau | 2,719 | 22.1 |
| Trub | 1,465 | 62.0 |
| Trubschachen | 1,461 | 15.6 |
The largest municipality by population was Langnau im Emmental, with over 8,600 people. It was also one of the bigger areas in terms of square kilometers. The smallest municipality by population was Schangnau, with just over 900 people.
In terms of land area, Trub was the largest municipality, covering 62.0 square kilometers. The smallest was Trubschachen, with 15.6 square kilometers.
Changes to the District
Over time, the way districts are organized in Switzerland can change. The Signau district, like many others, was part of an older system. In 2010, the districts in the canton of Bern were reorganized. This meant that the Signau district no longer existed as a separate administrative unit. Its municipalities became part of new administrative regions.
This reorganization helps to make local government more efficient. It groups smaller areas into larger ones to better manage public services and resources for the people living there.
