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Ranking · Data 2023 · Source: BFS
The largest municipalities in canton Appenzell Ausserrhoden (2023)
National ranking →Herisau is the largest municipality in canton Appenzell Ausserrhoden with 15'893 residents (2023). It is followed by Teufen (6'514) and Speicher (4'453). Source: BFS, STATPOP 2023.
Ranking
BFS · STATPOP · 2023| Rank | Municipality | Residents | Residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Herisau | 15'893 | 15'893 |
| 2 | Teufen | 6'514 | 6'514 |
| 3 | Speicher | 4'453 | 4'453 |
| 4 | Heiden | 4'316 | 4'316 |
| 5 | Gais | 3'147 | 3'147 |
| 6 | Urnäsch | 2'346 | 2'346 |
| 7 | Walzenhausen | 2'029 | 2'029 |
| 8 | Bühler | 1'954 | 1'954 |
| 9 | Waldstatt | 1'874 | 1'874 |
| 10 | Wolfhalden | 1'867 | 1'867 |
| 11 | Trogen | 1'862 | 1'862 |
| 12 | Rehetobel | 1'773 | 1'773 |
| 13 | Schwellbrunn | 1'557 | 1'557 |
| 14 | Stein | 1'498 | 1'498 |
| 15 | Lutzenberg | 1'332 | 1'332 |
| 16 | Grub | 971 | 971 |
| 17 | Hundwil | 944 | 944 |
| 18 | Wald | 909 | 909 |
| 19 | Reute | 700 | 700 |
| 20 | Schönengrund | 556 | 556 |
How we measure this
BFS · STATPOPPermanent resident population per municipality from the BFS STATPOP register (2023). Municipality mergers change this list over time — the ranking always reflects the current municipal boundaries. The smallest municipalities are at the bottom of the table.
Frequently asked questions
- Which is the largest municipality in canton Appenzell Ausserrhoden?
- Herisau is the largest municipality in canton Appenzell Ausserrhoden with 15'893 residents (2023).
- How many municipalities does Switzerland have?
- Switzerland currently has 2,131 municipalities. The number falls almost every year through mergers; all figures here reflect the current municipal register.