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Ranking · Data 2023 · Source: BFS

The largest municipalities in canton Obwalden (2023)

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Sarnen is the largest municipality in canton Obwalden with 10'742 residents (2023). It is followed by Kerns (6'472) and Alpnach (6'379). Source: BFS, STATPOP 2023.

Ranking

BFS · STATPOP · 2023

Rank	Municipality	Residents	Residents
1	Sarnen	10'742	10'742
2	Kerns	6'472	6'472
3	Alpnach	6'379	6'379
4	Sachseln	5'294	5'294
5	Engelberg	4'380	4'380
6	Giswil	3'944	3'944
7	Lungern	2'061	2'061

How we measure this

BFS · STATPOP

Permanent 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 Obwalden?: Sarnen is the largest municipality in canton Obwalden with 10'742 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.