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Ranking · Data 2023 · Source: BFS
The largest municipalities in canton Nidwalden (2023)
National ranking →Stans is the largest municipality in canton Nidwalden with 8'377 residents (2023). It is followed by Hergiswil (6'187) and Buochs (5'487). Source: BFS, STATPOP 2023.
Ranking
BFS · STATPOP · 2023| Rank | Municipality | Residents | Residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stans | 8'377 | 8'377 |
| 2 | Hergiswil | 6'187 | 6'187 |
| 3 | Buochs | 5'487 | 5'487 |
| 4 | Ennetbürgen | 5'288 | 5'288 |
| 5 | Stansstad | 4'869 | 4'869 |
| 6 | Beckenried | 3'736 | 3'736 |
| 7 | Oberdorf | 3'105 | 3'105 |
| 8 | Ennetmoos | 2'321 | 2'321 |
| 9 | Wolfenschiessen | 2'110 | 2'110 |
| 10 | Dallenwil | 1'875 | 1'875 |
| 11 | Emmetten | 1'661 | 1'661 |
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 Nidwalden?
- Stans is the largest municipality in canton Nidwalden with 8'377 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.