Lyss
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Lyss is a municipality located in the Seeland administrative district of the canton of Bern, Switzerland. Historically, it was first mentioned in 1009 as Lissa and was once under the control of the Counts of Neuchâtel-Aarberg. The village experienced frequent flooding from the Aare and Lyssbach rivers, leading to the construction of dams and levees.
Statistics
Area
14.83 km²
Population
15,282