Thun District facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Thun District
Amtsbezirk Thun
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| Country |  Switzerland |
| Canton |  Bern |
| Capital | Thun |
| Area | |
| • Total | 267 km2 (103 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 92,363 |
| • Density | 345.9/km2 (896.0/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Municipalities | 26 |
The Thun District was a special area in the canton of Bern, which is a part of Switzerland. Think of it like a county or a region within a larger state. It was one of 25 such administrative districts in the canton of Bern. The main town and capital of this district was Thun.
The district covered an area of about 285 square kilometers. In 2007, around 92,363 people lived there. The Thun District was made up of 27 smaller towns and villages, which are called municipalities.
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What is a District?
In Switzerland, a district is a type of administrative area. It helps to organize local government and services. These districts often group together several towns and villages. They make it easier to manage things like schools, roads, and public safety for the people living there.
The Capital City: Thun
The city of Thun was the capital of the Thun District. It is a beautiful city located on Lake Thun (Thunersee). Thun is known for its medieval castle, which sits on a hill overlooking the city. The city is also a popular spot for tourism and has a lively town center.
Municipalities of the Thun District
The Thun District included many different municipalities, each with its own unique character. These smaller towns and villages worked together as part of the larger district. Here is a list of the municipalities that were part of the Thun District, along with their populations and areas in 2007:
| Municipality | Population (Dec 2007) | Area (km2) |
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| Amsoldingen | 804 | 4.7 |
| Blumenstein | 1,161 | 15.5 |
| Buchholterberg | 1,486 | 15.3 |
| Eriz | 516 | 21.8 |
| Fahrni | 741 | 6.7 |
| Forst-Längenbühl | 724 | 4.5 |
| Heiligenschwendi | 629 | 5.6 |
| Heimberg | 5,981 | 5.4 |
| Hilterfingen | 3,955 | 2.8 |
| Höfen | 384 | 4.6 |
| Homberg | 500 | 6.5 |
| Horrenbach-Buchen | 272 | 20.4 |
| Oberhofen am Thunersee | 2338 | 2.8 |
| Oberlangenegg | 503 | 9.1 |
| Pohlern | 270 | 9.9 |
| Schwendibach | 251 | 1.5 |
| Sigriswil | 4,494 | 55.4 |
| Steffisburg | 15,380 | 13.5 |
| Teuffenthal (BE) | 176 | 4.6 |
| Thierachern | 2,177 | 7.5 |
| Thun | 41,642 | 21.6 |
| Uebeschi | 693 | 4.4 |
| Uetendorf | 5,906 | 10.2 |
| Unterlangenegg | 904 | 6.8 |
| Wachseldorn | 239 | 3.5 |
| Zwieselberg | 266 | 2.4 |
Changes Over Time
The Thun District, like many administrative areas, has changed over the years. In 2010, many districts in the canton of Bern were reorganized. The Thun District was replaced by a new administrative region called the Thun administrative district. This change helped to modernize how the canton is managed.
See also
In Spanish: Distrito de Thun para niños
