Thierstein (district) facts for kids

Thierstein is a special area in Switzerland. It's one of the 10 districts that make up the Solothurn canton, which is like a state or region. You can find Thierstein in the northern part of the Solothurn canton.

Coat of arms of the district of Thierstein

District of Thierstein, canton of Solothurn

Municipalities of Thierstein

What is a District in Switzerland?

In Switzerland, a "district" is a bit like a county or a smaller region within a larger area called a "canton." Cantons are similar to states in other countries. Thierstein helps manage local things for the towns and villages inside it.

Towns and Villages in Thierstein

Thierstein district is made up of 12 different towns and villages, which are called municipalities. Each one has its own local government. Together, they form the Thierstein district.

Here are the 12 municipalities in Thierstein:

• Bärschwil
• Beinwil
• Breitenbach
• Büsserach
• Erschwil
• Fehren
• Grindel
• Himmelried
• Kleinlützel
• Meltingen
• Nunningen
• Zullwil

As of December 2005, about 13,835 people lived in the Thierstein district. The total area of the district is about 102.28 square kilometers.

Images for kids

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  Coat of arms of Bärschwil

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  Coat of arms of Beinwil

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  Coat of arms of Breitenbach

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  Coat of arms of Büsserach

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  Coat of arms of Erschwil

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  Coat of arms of Fehren

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  Coat of arms of Grindel

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  Coat of arms of Himmelried

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  Coat of arms of Kleinlützel

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  Coat of arms of Meltingen

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  Coat of arms of Nunningen

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  Coat of arms of Zullwil

See also

In Spanish: Distrito de Thierstein para niños