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Ranking · Data 2023 · Source: BFS
The largest municipalities in canton Glarus (2023)
National ranking →Glarus Nord is the largest municipality in canton Glarus with 19'639 residents (2023). It is followed by Glarus (12'758) and Glarus Süd (9'659). Source: BFS, STATPOP 2023.
Ranking
BFS · STATPOP · 2023| Rank | Municipality | Residents | Residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glarus Nord | 19'639 | 19'639 |
| 2 | Glarus | 12'758 | 12'758 |
| 3 | Glarus Süd | 9'659 | 9'659 |
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 Glarus?
- Glarus Nord is the largest municipality in canton Glarus with 19'639 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.