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Ranking · Data 2023 · Source: BFS
The largest municipalities in canton Uri (2023)
National ranking →Altdorf is the largest municipality in canton Uri with 10'198 residents (2023). It is followed by Schattdorf (5'462) and Erstfeld (3'950). Source: BFS, STATPOP 2023.
Ranking
BFS · STATPOP · 2023| Rank | Municipality | Residents | Residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Altdorf | 10'198 | 10'198 |
| 2 | Schattdorf | 5'462 | 5'462 |
| 3 | Erstfeld | 3'950 | 3'950 |
| 4 | Bürglen | 3'853 | 3'853 |
| 5 | Seedorf | 2'065 | 2'065 |
| 6 | Flüelen | 2'060 | 2'060 |
| 7 | Silenen | 2'040 | 2'040 |
| 8 | Attinghausen | 1'786 | 1'786 |
| 9 | Andermatt | 1'588 | 1'588 |
| 10 | Spiringen | 889 | 889 |
| 11 | Seelisberg | 738 | 738 |
| 12 | Unterschächen | 725 | 725 |
| 13 | Gurtnellen | 505 | 505 |
| 14 | Isenthal | 457 | 457 |
| 15 | Göschenen | 452 | 452 |
| 16 | Wassen | 428 | 428 |
| 17 | Sisikon | 401 | 401 |
| 18 | Hospental | 176 | 176 |
| 19 | Realp | 158 | 158 |
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 Uri?
- Altdorf is the largest municipality in canton Uri with 10'198 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.