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Ranking · Data 2023 · Source: BFS
The largest municipalities in canton Valais (2023)
National ranking →Sion is the largest municipality in canton Valais with 36'624 residents (2023). It is followed by Martigny-Bourg (21'759) and Monthey (18'886). Source: BFS, STATPOP 2023.
Ranking
BFS · STATPOP · 2023| Rank | Municipality | Residents | Residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sion | 36'624 | 36'624 |
| 2 | Martigny-Bourg | 21'759 | 21'759 |
| 3 | Monthey | 18'886 | 18'886 |
| 4 | Sierre | 17'663 | 17'663 |
| 5 | Brig-Glis | 13'976 | 13'976 |
| 6 | Val de Bagnes | 10'814 | 10'814 |
| 7 | Naters | 10'605 | 10'605 |
| 8 | Crans-Montana | 10'488 | 10'488 |
| 9 | Collombey-Muraz | 9'903 | 9'903 |
| 10 | Fully | 9'160 | 9'160 |
| 11 | Conthey | 9'073 | 9'073 |
| 12 | Visp | 8'483 | 8'483 |
| 13 | Savièse | 8'182 | 8'182 |
| 14 | Nendaz | 7'196 | 7'196 |
| 15 | Saxon | 7'114 | 7'114 |
| 16 | Vétroz | 6'604 | 6'604 |
| 17 | Zermatt | 6'023 | 6'023 |
| 18 | Troistorrents | 5'008 | 5'008 |
| 19 | Noble-Contrée | 4'677 | 4'677 |
| 20 | Vouvry | 4'621 | 4'621 |
| 21 | Saint-Maurice | 4'574 | 4'574 |
| 22 | Lens | 4'536 | 4'536 |
| 23 | Port-Valais | 4'485 | 4'485 |
| 24 | Ayent | 4'350 | 4'350 |
| 25 | Leuk | 4'307 | 4'307 |
| 26 | Chamoson | 4'291 | 4'291 |
| 27 | Grimisuat | 3'906 | 3'906 |
| 28 | Chalais | 3'905 | 3'905 |
| 29 | Ardon | 3'709 | 3'709 |
| 30 | Riddes | 3'701 | 3'701 |
| 31 | Leytron | 3'357 | 3'357 |
| 32 | Orsières | 3'292 | 3'292 |
| 33 | Saillon | 3'094 | 3'094 |
| 34 | Vionnaz | 2'934 | 2'934 |
| 35 | Anniviers | 2'773 | 2'773 |
| 36 | Saint-Léonard | 2'613 | 2'613 |
| 37 | Grône | 2'557 | 2'557 |
| 38 | Martigny-Combe | 2'332 | 2'332 |
| 39 | St. Niklaus | 2'268 | 2'268 |
| 40 | Ried-Brig | 2'254 | 2'254 |
| 41 | Gampel-Bratsch | 2'167 | 2'167 |
| 42 | Val-d'Illiez | 2'129 | 2'129 |
| 43 | Massongex | 2'044 | 2'044 |
| 44 | Raron | 2'002 | 2'002 |
| 45 | Vex | 1'929 | 1'929 |
| 46 | Vernayaz | 1'864 | 1'864 |
| 47 | Salgesch | 1'693 | 1'693 |
| 48 | Steg-Hohtenn | 1'691 | 1'691 |
| 49 | Evolène | 1'670 | 1'670 |
| 50 | Chippis | 1'599 | 1'599 |
| 51 | Saas-Fee | 1'592 | 1'592 |
| 52 | Hérémence | 1'491 | 1'491 |
| 53 | Salvan | 1'483 | 1'483 |
| 54 | Evionnaz | 1'482 | 1'482 |
| 55 | Arbaz | 1'462 | 1'462 |
| 56 | Champéry | 1'399 | 1'399 |
| 57 | Leukerbad | 1'396 | 1'396 |
| 58 | Baltschieder | 1'367 | 1'367 |
| 59 | Täsch | 1'366 | 1'366 |
| 60 | Visperterminen | 1'324 | 1'324 |
| 61 | Grächen | 1'295 | 1'295 |
| 62 | Turtmann-Unterems | 1'191 | 1'191 |
| 63 | Termen | 1'187 | 1'187 |
| 64 | Mont-Noble | 1'174 | 1'174 |
| 65 | Goms | 1'157 | 1'157 |
| 66 | Bitsch | 1'116 | 1'116 |
| 67 | Stalden | 1'112 | 1'112 |
| 68 | Dorénaz | 1'103 | 1'103 |
| 69 | Sembrancher | 1'093 | 1'093 |
| 70 | Saas-Grund | 1'067 | 1'067 |
| 71 | Saint-Gingolph | 1'049 | 1'049 |
| 72 | Bovernier | 924 | 924 |
| 73 | Fiesch | 912 | 912 |
| 74 | Vérossaz | 893 | 893 |
| 75 | Collonges | 865 | 865 |
| 76 | Saint-Martin | 841 | 841 |
| 77 | Isérables | 809 | 809 |
| 78 | Bürchen | 766 | 766 |
| 79 | Liddes | 755 | 755 |
| 80 | Niedergesteln | 750 | 750 |
| 81 | Mörel-Filet | 745 | 745 |
| 82 | Lalden | 733 | 733 |
| 83 | Agarn | 729 | 729 |
| 84 | Varen | 691 | 691 |
| 85 | Obergoms | 640 | 640 |
| 86 | Ausserberg | 637 | 637 |
| 87 | Icogne | 634 | 634 |
| 88 | Veysonnaz | 621 | 621 |
| 89 | Ernen | 550 | 550 |
| 90 | Staldenried | 541 | 541 |
| 91 | Wiler | 539 | 539 |
| 92 | Törbel | 494 | 494 |
| 93 | Unterbäch | 483 | 483 |
| 94 | Bettmeralp | 474 | 474 |
| 95 | Randa | 461 | 461 |
| 96 | Eischoll | 453 | 453 |
| 97 | Guttet-Feschel | 440 | 440 |
| 98 | Riederalp | 437 | 437 |
| 99 | Grengiols | 424 | 424 |
| 100 | Finhaut | 400 | 400 |
| 101 | Saas-Almagell | 379 | 379 |
| 102 | Saas-Balen | 362 | 362 |
| 103 | Fieschertal | 359 | 359 |
| 104 | Bellwald | 349 | 349 |
| 105 | Lax | 336 | 336 |
| 106 | Kippel | 331 | 331 |
| 107 | Eggerberg | 329 | 329 |
| 108 | Zeneggen | 324 | 324 |
| 109 | Blatten | 303 | 303 |
| 110 | Embd | 294 | 294 |
| 111 | Simplon | 281 | 281 |
| 112 | Albinen | 262 | 262 |
| 113 | Ferden | 253 | 253 |
| 114 | Bourg-Saint-Pierre | 215 | 215 |
| 115 | Eisten | 191 | 191 |
| 116 | Ergisch | 184 | 184 |
| 117 | Trient | 160 | 160 |
| 118 | Oberems | 139 | 139 |
| 119 | Binn | 123 | 123 |
| 120 | Inden | 118 | 118 |
| 121 | Zwischbergen | 81 | 81 |
| 122 | Bister | 39 | 39 |
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 Valais?
- Sion is the largest municipality in canton Valais with 36'624 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.