Moutier District was one of the three French-speaking districts of the Bernese Jura in the canton of Bern with the seat being Moutier, the other two being Courtelary and La Neuveville. It had a population of about 23,098 in 2004. On 1 January 2010, the district lost its administrative power while being replaced by the Bernese Jura, whose administrative centre is Courtelary.Nomenklaturen – Amtliches Gemeindeverzeichnis der Schweiz accessed 4 April 2011 Since 2010, it remains therefore a fully recognised district under the law and the Constitution (Art.3 al.2) of the Canton of Berne.
On 1 January 2026, the town of Moutier joined the canton of Jura. A Moutier District was created, with Moutier being the only municipality of the district. This measure is meant to be temporary, with long-term options still being debated.
Municipalities in the former Bernese district of Moutier
Municipality Population (Dec 2007)Swiss Federal Statistical Office accessed 07-Jul-2009 Area (km²) Belprahon 316 3.79 Bévilard 1700 5.63 Champoz 153 7.11 Châtelat 123 4.09 Corcelles BE 237 6.78 Court BE 1381 24.60 Crémines 551 9.35 Elay (Seehof) 82 8.42 Eschert 363 6.56 Grandval 340 8.21 Loveresse 324 4.64 Malleray 1914 10.35 Monible 37 3.39 Moutier 7462 19.53 Perrefitte 489 8.67 Pontenet 198 2.74 Rebévelier 51 3.52 Reconvilier 2227 8.23 Roches 227 8.97 Saicourt 577 13.75 Saules BE 155 4.25 Schelten (La Scheulte) 49 5.61 Seehof 72 8.4 Sornetan 130 5.62 Sorvilier 271 7.02 Souboz 129 10.63 Tavannes 3478 14.65
Provisional district (2026)
On 1 January 2026, the town of Moutier was officially incorporated into the canton of Jura, which subsequently resulted in the creation of a new Moutier District, consisting only of the municipality of Moutier. The amendment to the cantonal constitution creating the district was approved by every municipality in Jura.
Municipalities in the Jurassien district of Moutier
Municipality Population (Dec 2011) Area (km²) Moutier 7480 19.53
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