Its capital, while having administrative power, was the municipality of Laupen.

From 1 January 2010, the district lost its administrative power while being replaced by the Bern-Mittelland (administrative district), whose administrative centre is Ostermundigen.

Since 2010, it remains therefore a fully recognised district under the law and the Constitution (Art.3 al.2) of the Canton of Berne.

The district has an area of 88 km2 and consisted of 11 municipalities: The municipalities of Clavaleyres and Münchenwiler are enclaved within the canton of Fribourg.

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