← Canton Fribourg overview
Ranking · Data 2023 · Source: BFS
The largest municipalities in canton Fribourg (2023)
National ranking →Fribourg is the largest municipality in canton Fribourg with 38'660 residents (2023). It is followed by Bulle FR (26'749) and Villars-sur-Glâne (12'444). Source: BFS, STATPOP 2023.
Ranking
BFS · STATPOP · 2023| Rank | Municipality | Residents | Residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fribourg | 38'660 | 38'660 |
| 2 | Bulle FR | 26'749 | 26'749 |
| 3 | Villars-sur-Glâne | 12'444 | 12'444 |
| 4 | Estavayer | 10'296 | 10'296 |
| 5 | Murten | 9'531 | 9'531 |
| 6 | Marly | 9'069 | 9'069 |
| 7 | Düdingen | 8'939 | 8'939 |
| 8 | Châtel-Saint-Denis | 8'512 | 8'512 |
| 9 | Gibloux | 8'134 | 8'134 |
| 10 | Tafers | 7'900 | 7'900 |
| 11 | Belmont-Broye | 6'011 | 6'011 |
| 12 | Romont | 5'891 | 5'891 |
| 13 | Courtepin | 5'765 | 5'765 |
| 14 | Wünnewil-Flamatt | 5'722 | 5'722 |
| 15 | Kerzers | 5'448 | 5'448 |
| 16 | Gurmels | 4'695 | 4'695 |
| 17 | Mont-Vully | 4'452 | 4'452 |
| 18 | Schmitten | 4'300 | 4'300 |
| 19 | Granges-Paccot | 3'936 | 3'936 |
| 20 | Attalens | 3'678 | 3'678 |
| 21 | Plaffeien | 3'668 | 3'668 |
| 22 | Ursy | 3'493 | 3'493 |
| 23 | Belfaux | 3'470 | 3'470 |
| 24 | Bösingen | 3'341 | 3'341 |
| 25 | Le Mouret | 3'323 | 3'323 |
| 26 | Givisiez | 3'309 | 3'309 |
| 27 | Montagny | 3'017 | 3'017 |
| 28 | Corminboeuf | 2'928 | 2'928 |
| 29 | Riaz | 2'890 | 2'890 |
| 30 | Neyruz | 2'875 | 2'875 |
| 31 | Broc | 2'810 | 2'810 |
| 32 | Hauterive | 2'687 | 2'687 |
| 33 | Val-de-Charmey | 2'672 | 2'672 |
| 34 | Siviriez | 2'566 | 2'566 |
| 35 | Vuadens | 2'556 | 2'556 |
| 36 | Prez | 2'472 | 2'472 |
| 37 | Cheyres-Châbles | 2'468 | 2'468 |
| 38 | Ueberstorf | 2'400 | 2'400 |
| 39 | Bois-d’Amont | 2'381 | 2'381 |
| 40 | Misery-Courtion | 2'364 | 2'364 |
| 41 | Vuisternens-devant-Romont | 2'352 | 2'352 |
| 42 | Villaz | 2'347 | 2'347 |
| 43 | Gruyères | 2'301 | 2'301 |
| 44 | La Brillaz | 2'201 | 2'201 |
| 45 | Grolley | 2'120 | 2'120 |
| 46 | Marsens | 2'115 | 2'115 |
| 47 | Pont-en-Ogoz | 2'013 | 2'013 |
| 48 | Cugy | 1'989 | 1'989 |
| 49 | Saint-Aubin | 1'970 | 1'970 |
| 50 | Avry | 1'926 | 1'926 |
| 51 | La Roche | 1'859 | 1'859 |
| 52 | Matran | 1'774 | 1'774 |
| 53 | Bas-Intyamon | 1'701 | 1'701 |
| 54 | Haut-Intyamon | 1'691 | 1'691 |
| 55 | Giffers | 1'684 | 1'684 |
| 56 | Les Montets | 1'614 | 1'614 |
| 57 | Bossonnens | 1'609 | 1'609 |
| 58 | Treyvaux | 1'596 | 1'596 |
| 59 | Rue | 1'592 | 1'592 |
| 60 | Semsales | 1'575 | 1'575 |
| 61 | Villorsonnens | 1'526 | 1'526 |
| 62 | Cottens | 1'508 | 1'508 |
| 63 | Courgevaux | 1'462 | 1'462 |
| 64 | Sâles | 1'452 | 1'452 |
| 65 | St. Ursen | 1'441 | 1'441 |
| 66 | La Sonnaz | 1'406 | 1'406 |
| 67 | Heitenried | 1'403 | 1'403 |
| 68 | Le Pâquier | 1'390 | 1'390 |
| 69 | Tentlingen | 1'358 | 1'358 |
| 70 | La Verrerie | 1'346 | 1'346 |
| 71 | Delley-Portalban | 1'339 | 1'339 |
| 72 | Remaufens | 1'285 | 1'285 |
| 73 | Surpierre | 1'230 | 1'230 |
| 74 | Ried bei Kerzers | 1'223 | 1'223 |
| 75 | Lully | 1'214 | 1'214 |
| 76 | Le Flon | 1'203 | 1'203 |
| 77 | Fétigny | 1'189 | 1'189 |
| 78 | Rechthalten | 1'152 | 1'152 |
| 79 | Mézières | 1'147 | 1'147 |
| 80 | Gletterens | 1'135 | 1'135 |
| 81 | Vaulruz | 1'128 | 1'128 |
| 82 | Sorens | 1'096 | 1'096 |
| 83 | Cressier | 1'094 | 1'094 |
| 84 | Torny | 1'082 | 1'082 |
| 85 | Plasselb | 1'059 | 1'059 |
| 86 | Corbières | 1'042 | 1'042 |
| 87 | St. Silvester | 1'014 | 1'014 |
| 88 | Saint-Martin | 1'011 | 1'011 |
| 89 | Granges | 970 | 970 |
| 90 | Muntelier | 964 | 964 |
| 91 | Billens-Hennens | 908 | 908 |
| 92 | Châtonnaye | 865 | 865 |
| 93 | Grandvillard | 858 | 858 |
| 94 | Chénens | 847 | 847 |
| 95 | Echarlens | 841 | 841 |
| 96 | Ponthaux | 806 | 806 |
| 97 | Autigny | 804 | 804 |
| 98 | Botterens | 741 | 741 |
| 99 | Hauteville | 730 | 730 |
| 100 | Morlon | 713 | 713 |
| 101 | Kleinbösingen | 705 | 705 |
| 102 | Brünisried | 700 | 700 |
| 103 | Jaun | 647 | 647 |
| 104 | Pont-la-Ville | 613 | 613 |
| 105 | Massonnens | 606 | 606 |
| 106 | Meyriez | 564 | 564 |
| 107 | Montet | 532 | 532 |
| 108 | Châtillon | 527 | 527 |
| 109 | Vallon | 520 | 520 |
| 110 | Nuvilly | 493 | 493 |
| 111 | Crésuz | 474 | 474 |
| 112 | Ménières | 442 | 442 |
| 113 | Fräschels | 440 | 440 |
| 114 | Ulmiz | 425 | 425 |
| 115 | Ecublens | 405 | 405 |
| 116 | Châtel-sur-Montsalvens | 359 | 359 |
| 117 | Le Châtelard | 352 | 352 |
| 118 | Chapelle | 349 | 349 |
| 119 | Sévaz | 314 | 314 |
| 120 | Auboranges | 286 | 286 |
| 121 | Ferpicloz | 251 | 251 |
| 122 | Grangettes | 212 | 212 |
| 123 | Greng | 167 | 167 |
| 124 | Pierrafortscha | 150 | 150 |
| 125 | Prévondavaux | 97 | 97 |
| 126 | Villarsel-sur-Marly | 74 | 74 |
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 Fribourg?
- Fribourg is the largest municipality in canton Fribourg with 38'660 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.