Obersimmental District
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| Obersimmental District Amtsbezirk Obersimmental | |
|---|---|
| District | |
 | |
| Country |
 Switzerland |
| Canton |
 Bern |
| Capital | Zweisimmen |
| Area | |
| • Total | 334 km2 (129 sq mi) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 8,005 |
| • Density | 24/km2 (62/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Municipalities | 4 |
Obersimmental District was one of the 26 administrative districts in the Canton of Bern, Switzerland. Its capital was Blankenburg in the municipality of Zweisimmen. The district had an area of 334 km² and consisted of 4 municipalities:
| Municipality | Population (Dec 2007)[1] | Area (km²) |
|---|---|---|
| Boltigen | 1,405 | 77.0 |
| Lenk | 2,325 | 123.1 |
| St. Stephan | 1,362 | 60.9 |
| Zweisimmen | 2,913 | 73.1 |
External links
- Official website of Zweisimmen (German)
References
- ↑ Swiss Federal Statistical Office accessed 13-Jul-2009
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Coordinates: 46°33′00″N 7°22′00″E / 46.55°N 7.36667°E
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