Thal (district) facts for kids

Coat of arms of the district of Thal

Map showing the District of Thal in Solothurn

Map of the municipalities within Thal

Thal is a special area, like a county, located right in the middle of Solothurn. Solothurn is one of Switzerland's many regions, called cantons. Thal is one of ten such districts in Solothurn.

What Makes Up Thal?

The Thal district is made up of several smaller towns and villages. These are called municipalities. Each municipality has its own local government. Together, they form the district of Thal.

Here are the municipalities that are part of Thal:

Coat of arms	Municipality	Population (Dec 2005)	Area, km²
	Aedermannsdorf	534	12.88
	Balsthal	5810	15.69
	Gänsbrunnen	96	11.36
	Herbetswil	585	16.35
	Holderbank	663	7.79
	Laupersdorf	1685	15.52
	Matzendorf	1314	11.29
	Mümliswil-Ramiswil	2542	35.48
	Welschenrohr	1162	12.97
	Total	14,391	139.33

In total, the district of Thal had a population of 14,391 people as of December 2005. The total area of the district is about 139.33 square kilometers. This makes it a moderately sized district within the canton of Solothurn.

See also

In Spanish: Distrito de Thal para niños