Switzerland · Canton Code FR
Fribourg
FRCapital: Fribourg
Total Population
348'751
Municipalities
120
Largest Municipality
39'599
Avg. Population per Municipality
2'906
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BFSReligion
FSO · structural survey · 2022Permanent resident population aged 15+, 2022
Roman Catholic53.8% 147'104
No affiliation25.2% 68'990
Reformed Protestant11% 30'202
Muslim communities4.7% 12'820
Other Christian3.7% 10'073
Not stated0.9% 2'450
Other religions0.6% 1'556
Jewish community0.1% 164
Sample survey (structural survey) with 95% confidence intervals; shares can sum slightly under 100% (suppressed small values). Religious affiliation has not been collected per municipality since the 2000 census — the canton is the finest level available.
Structural Survey 2022 · Federal Statistical Office (FSO), retrieved 31.08.2026
Energy & electricity
ElCom · BFE · 2026Median tariff H4
27.28 Rp./kWh
Swiss median H4
27.7 Rp./kWh
Roof solar potential
3'299 GWh/yr
Cheapest municipalityMeyriez 26.39 Rp./kWh
Most expensive municipalityPrévondavaux 28.69 Rp./kWh
Medians are ElCom's published household electricity prices for consumption profile H4 (4'500 kWh a year, standard product, excl. VAT) for the tariff year shown. The solar figure sums the BFE modelled roof potential of the 118 municipalities with a model — what roofs could generate, not what is installed.
2026 · Federal Electricity Commission (ElCom), retrieved 28.08.2026
Municipalities in Canton
swisstopo · 120120 municipalities
Attalens
FRPopulation:3'690
Postal codes:3
161616171808
Autigny
FRPopulation:837
Postal codes:2
17421745
Avry
FRPopulation:1'970
Postal codes:1
1754
Bas-Intyamon
FRPopulation:1'759
Postal codes:4
166316651666+1 more
Belfaux
FRPopulation:3'488
Postal codes:2
17201782
Belmont-Broye
FRPopulation:6'287
Postal codes:6
156315641580+3 more
Billens-Hennens
FRPopulation:910
Postal codes:1
1681
Bois-d’Amont
FRPopulation:2'489
Postal codes:4
172417251731+1 more
Bösingen
FRPopulation:3'336
Postal codes:3
317831843185
Bossonnens
FRPopulation:1'661
Postal codes:1
1615
Botterens
FRPopulation:748
Postal codes:1
1652
Broc
FRPopulation:2'957
Postal codes:2
16361653
Brünisried
FRPopulation:738
Postal codes:1
1719
Bulle FR
FRPopulation:27'276
Postal codes:3
163016351661
Châtel-Saint-Denis
FRPopulation:8'931
Postal codes:2
16181619
Châtel-sur-Montsalvens
FRPopulation:354
Postal codes:1
1653
Châtillon
FRPopulation:549
Postal codes:1
1473
Châtonnaye
FRPopulation:852
Postal codes:1
1553
Chénens
FRPopulation:908
Postal codes:1
1744
Cheyres-Châbles
FRPopulation:2'545
Postal codes:2
14681474
Corbières
FRPopulation:1'037
Postal codes:3
164616471651
Corminboeuf
FRPopulation:3'120
Postal codes:2
17201753
Cottens
FRPopulation:1'605
Postal codes:1
1741
Courgevaux
FRPopulation:1'431
Postal codes:2
17963280
Courtepin
FRPopulation:5'847
Postal codes:6
158317831784+3 more
Cressier
FRPopulation:1'120
Postal codes:1
1785
Crésuz
FRPopulation:508
Postal codes:1
1653
Cugy
FRPopulation:2'067
Postal codes:2
14821483
Delley-Portalban
FRPopulation:1'349
Postal codes:2
15671568
Düdingen
FRPopulation:9'333
Postal codes:2
17003186
Echarlens
FRPopulation:823
Postal codes:2
16281646
Estavayer
FRPopulation:10'812
Postal codes:7
147014731475+4 more
Ferpicloz
FRPopulation:242
Postal codes:1
1724
Fétigny-Ménières
FRPostal codes:2
15321533
Fräschels
FRPopulation:435
Postal codes:1
3284
Fribourg
FRPopulation:39'599
Postal codes:2
17001722
Gibloux
FRPopulation:8'719
Postal codes:5
169516961726+2 more
Giffers
FRPopulation:1'718
Postal codes:1
1735
Givisiez
FRPopulation:3'507
Postal codes:1
1762
Gletterens
FRPopulation:1'156
Postal codes:1
1544
Grandvillard
FRPopulation:925
Postal codes:1
1666
Granges
FRPopulation:1'012
Postal codes:1
1614
Granges-Paccot
FRPopulation:3'989
Postal codes:1
1763
Grangettes
FRPopulation:214
Postal codes:1
1686
Greng
FRPopulation:179
Postal codes:1
3280
Grolley-Ponthaux
FRPopulation:2'898
Postal codes:1
1772
Gruyères
FRPopulation:2'353
Postal codes:4
163516361661+1 more
Gurmels
FRPopulation:4'710
Postal codes:7
179231793205+4 more
Haut-Intyamon
FRPopulation:1'772
Postal codes:1
1669
Hauterive
FRPopulation:2'674
Postal codes:2
17251730
Hauteville
FRPopulation:750
Postal codes:3
163416471648
Heitenried
FRPopulation:1'413
Postal codes:1
1714
Jaun
FRPopulation:659
Postal codes:4
163716561657+1 more
Kerzers
FRPopulation:5'546
Postal codes:2
32073210
Kleinbösingen
FRPopulation:698
Postal codes:1
3213
La Brillaz
FRPopulation:2'239
Postal codes:3
174517541756
La Roche
FRPopulation:2'083
Postal codes:2
16341733
La Sonnaz
FRPopulation:1'481
Postal codes:1
1782
La Verrerie
FRPopulation:1'323
Postal codes:2
16111624
Le Châtelard
FRPopulation:362
Postal codes:1
1689
Le Flon
FRPopulation:1'221
Postal codes:1
1699
Le Mouret
FRPopulation:3'326
Postal codes:2
17241734
Le Pâquier
FRPopulation:1'457
Postal codes:2
16351661
Les Montets
FRPopulation:1'587
Postal codes:3
148314841534
Lully
FRPopulation:1'239
Postal codes:1
1470
Marly
FRPopulation:9'566
Postal codes:2
17231725
Marsens
FRPopulation:2'093
Postal codes:1
1633
Massonnens
FRPopulation:605
Postal codes:1
1692
Matran
FRPopulation:2'094
Postal codes:1
1753
Meyriez
FRPopulation:586
Postal codes:1
3280
Mézières
FRPopulation:1'217
Postal codes:2
16801684
Misery-Courtion
FRPopulation:2'393
Postal codes:1
1721
Mont-Vully
FRPopulation:4'551
Postal codes:5
178617871788+2 more
Montagny
FRPopulation:3'105
Postal codes:4
156217741775+1 more
Morlon
FRPopulation:790
Postal codes:1
1638
Muntelier
FRPopulation:1'020
Postal codes:1
3286
Murten
FRPopulation:9'525
Postal codes:7
159517931794+4 more
Neyruz
FRPopulation:2'874
Postal codes:1
1740
Nuvilly
FRPopulation:493
Postal codes:1
1485
Pierrafortscha
FRPopulation:148
Postal codes:1
1723
Plaffeien
FRPopulation:3'729
Postal codes:3
171617191738
Plasselb
FRPopulation:1'099
Postal codes:2
17161737
Pont-en-Ogoz
FRPopulation:2'050
Postal codes:3
164316441645
Pont-la-Ville
FRPopulation:649
Postal codes:1
1649
Prévondavaux
FRPopulation:108
Postal codes:1
1410
Prez
FRPopulation:2'487
Postal codes:4
174617471754+1 more
Rechthalten
FRPopulation:1'161
Postal codes:2
17181735
Remaufens
FRPopulation:1'462
Postal codes:2
16171618
Riaz
FRPopulation:2'924
Postal codes:2
16281632
Ried bei Kerzers
FRPopulation:1'285
Postal codes:2
32103216
Romont
FRPopulation:6'276
Postal codes:1
1680
Rue
FRPopulation:2'638
Postal codes:4
108516081673+1 more
Saint-Aubin
FRPopulation:2'106
Postal codes:1
1566
Saint-Martin
FRPopulation:1'059
Postal codes:1
1609
Sâles
FRPopulation:1'478
Postal codes:3
162516261627
Schmitten
FRPopulation:4'303
Postal codes:4
171217133182+1 more
Semsales
FRPopulation:1'591
Postal codes:3
162316271630
Sévaz
FRPopulation:324
Postal codes:1
1541
Siviriez
FRPopulation:2'711
Postal codes:5
167616771678+2 more
Sorens
FRPopulation:1'125
Postal codes:1
1642
St. Silvester
FRPopulation:1'062
Postal codes:3
172417341736
St. Ursen
FRPopulation:1'389
Postal codes:3
171517171718
Staatswald Galm
FRPostal codes:1
1793
Surpierre
FRPopulation:1'259
Postal codes:5
152515271528+2 more
Tafers
FRPopulation:8'030
Postal codes:8
170017121713+5 more
Tentlingen
FRPopulation:1'374
Postal codes:1
1734
Torny
FRPopulation:1'112
Postal codes:2
17481749
Treyvaux
FRPopulation:1'643
Postal codes:2
17241733
Ueberstorf
FRPopulation:2'417
Postal codes:2
31753182
Ursy
FRPopulation:4'073
Postal codes:3
167016741675
Val-de-Charmey
FRPopulation:2'725
Postal codes:3
163716541716
Vallon
FRPopulation:537
Postal codes:1
1565
Vaulruz
FRPopulation:1'115
Postal codes:3
162716281630
Villars-sur-Glâne
FRPopulation:12'644
Postal codes:1
1752
Villarsel-sur-Marly
FRPopulation:71
Postal codes:2
17231724
Villaz
FRPopulation:2'421
Postal codes:3
168016901691
Villorsonnens
FRPopulation:1'593
Postal codes:2
16901694
Vuadens
FRPopulation:2'580
Postal codes:2
16281630
Vuisternens-devant-Romont
FRPopulation:2'410
Postal codes:5
168516861687+2 more
Wünnewil-Flamatt
FRPopulation:5'848
Postal codes:3
317531843185
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»Federal● Rejected · 45.2% Yes
45.1% YesNo 54.9%
14.06.2026Änderung des Bundesgesetzes über den zivilen Ersatzdienst (Zivildienstgesetz, ZDG)Federal● Accepted · 52.5% Yes
50.2% YesNo 49.8%
26.04.2026Gesetz zur Sanierung der KantonsfinanzenCantonal FR● Rejected · 31.4% Yes
31.4% YesNo 68.6%
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Ja zu einer unabhängigen, freien Schweizer Währung mit Münzen oder Banknoten (Bargeld ist Freiheit)»Federal● Rejected · 45.6% Yes
52.9% YesNo 47.1%
08.03.2026Bundesbeschluss über die schweizerische Währung und die Bargeldversorgung (Gegenvorschlag zur Bargeldinitiative)Federal● Accepted · 73.4% Yes
67.4% YesNo 32.6%
08.03.2026Bargeldinitiative und Gegenvorschlag: StichfrageFederal● Rejected · 37.4% Yes
44.7% YesNo 55.3%
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «200 Franken sind genug! (SRG-Initiative)»Federal● Rejected · 38.1% Yes
36.5% YesNo 63.5%
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»Federal● Rejected · 29.3% Yes
29.3% YesNo 70.7%
30.11.2025Kantonale Gesetzesinitiative «Für einen Mindestlohn»Cantonal FR● Rejected · 46.5% Yes
46.5% YesNo 53.5%
- How many municipalities does canton Fribourg have?
- Canton Fribourg has 120 municipalities. The largest are Fribourg, Bulle FR, Villars-sur-Glâne.
- What is the population of canton Fribourg?
- Canton Fribourg has about 348'751 residents.
- What is the capital of canton Fribourg?
- The capital of canton Fribourg is Fribourg.