Biel District

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Municipality Population (01.01.2005) Area (km2)
Biel/Bienne 50,407 21.60
Evilard/Leubringen 2,312 3.70

From 1 January 2010, the district lost its administrative power while being replaced by the administrative district of Biel/Bienne. Since 2010, it remains a fully recognised district under the law and the Constitution (Art.3 al.2) of the canton of Bern.

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