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Glâne District

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Location & Surroundings

Glâne District is a second-order administrative division in Fribourg, Switzerland with 24,957 inhabitants, at 716 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Romont, 3 km to the north. The national capital Bern is 51 km to the northeast. The nearest airport is Lausanne, 27 km away.

Also known as: Glanebezirk · District de la Glâne · Glâne

Overview

Glâne District is district in Switzerland — DE Bezirk im Kanton Freiburg, Schweiz.

It is located in Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland.

The population is about 26,511 (2023).

It covers about 169 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 716 metre.

Also known as: Glane District, district de la Glâne

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Locator map

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Basic Data

  • Country Switzerland
  • Located in Canton of Fribourg
  • Area 169 square kilometre
  • Type second-order administrative division (ADM2)
  • a subdivision of a first-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    46° 40' 0" N, 6° 55' 0" E
  • Elevation DEM: 716 m
  • Timezone Europe/Zurich
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 24,957
  • Pop. Density 51 p/km²
  • Built-up 0.5%
  • Settlement Low density rural
  • Currency Franc (CHF)
  • Phone Prefix +41

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Alternate Names

de
Glanebezirk
fr
District de la Glâne
fr
Glâne

Weather in Glâne District

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Glâne District, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 12.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.4 to 18.0 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 485 W/m2.

Temperature
12.3 C
Wind
0.5 m/s E (91 deg)
Humidity
89 %
Pressure
1,019.9 hPa
Clouds
100 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 12.3 0.5 91 89 1,019.9 - / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
6h 11.0 0.6 88 81 1,020.4 0.12 / 0.12 89 0.0 n/a
12h 8.4 1.0 87 85 1,019.9 0.00 / 0.00 4 3.7 n/a
18h 18.0 1.4 3 38 1,016.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 485.5 n/a
Tomorrow 12.9 0.2 48 53 1,015.6 0.00 / 0.00 93 288.7 n/a
30h 10.6 1.3 171 61 1,017.1 0.00 / 0.00 100 0.0 n/a
36h 11.0 1.3 175 64 1,017.3 0.00 / 0.00 100 2.6 n/a
42h 19.5 1.8 312 40 1,017.1 0.00 / 0.00 21 482.4 n/a
Friday 12.7 1.3 11 73 1,019.1 0.00 / 0.00 32 316.5 n/a
54h 9.4 1.2 128 86 1,022.0 0.00 / 0.00 57 0.0 n/a
60h 9.4 0.8 123 84 1,023.8 0.00 / 0.00 100 2.9 n/a
66h 20.5 2.0 354 39 1,022.9 0.00 / 0.00 10 456.7 n/a
Saturday 14.4 0.9 107 56 1,024.8 0.00 / 0.00 54 337.3 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-16 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Glâne District?
Now 12.3 C with overcast skies and a 0.5 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 8.4 to 18.0 C, max wind 1.4 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 485 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Glâne District today?
Sunrise around 07:11 and sunset around 19:42 (local time). Day length about 12h 31m.
What is the local time in Glâne District?
Local time is 06:15. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Glâne District?
Glâne District is a second-order administrative division.
How many people live in Glâne District?
Population about 24,957.
What is the elevation of Glâne District?
DEM 716 m.
Where is Glâne District located?
It is at 46.66667, 6.91667 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Glâne District in?
It is in Switzerland.

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Last updated 2022-04-16
geonames https://www.geonames.org/2660598
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