Bargen, Berne

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Coordinates: 47°2′N, 7°15′E

Bargen
Country Switzerland Coat of Arms of Bargen
Canton Berne
District Aarberg
47°2′N, 7°15′E
Population 926  (2005)
  - Density 118 /km² (305 /sq.mi.)
Area 7.86 km² (3 sq mi)
Elevation 448 m (1,470 ft)
Postal code 3282
SFOS number 0302
Surrounded by Niederried bei Kallnach, Kallnach, Siselen, Walperswil, Kappelen, Aarberg, Radelfingen.
Website www.bargen-be.ch
Bargen (Switzerland)
Bargen
Bargen

Bargen is a municipality in the district of Aarberg in the canton of Berne in Switzerland.

It is a reformed parish and is now part of the district of Aarberg. Its official language is German.

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[edit] Geography

Bargen is located in Grossen Moos, a very flat fertile area in Seeland. The surrounding parishes starting from the south and going clockwise are Niederried bei Kallnash, Kallnach, Siselen, Walperswil, Kappelen, Aarberg and Radelfingen. The border into Radelfingen is defined by the tributary of the Rhine called the Aar. To the north, Bargen is confined by the Aare-Hagneck canal. 71.0% of the parish’s plains are used for agricultural purposes.

[edit] Population

95.32% of the population of Bargen speak German. Only a very small number of residents speak Serbo-Croatian or Portuguese. The parish council consists of 7 members. The name of the parish president is Kurt Mori.

[edit] Transport

Bargen is situated on the Lyss-Kerzers train line and has its own railway station. The village itself is spread along the main road from Aarberg to Kerzers.

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