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Ranking · Data 2023 · Source: BFS
The largest municipalities by area in canton Appenzell Innerrhoden (2023)
National ranking →Schwende-Rüte is the largest municipality by area in canton Appenzell Innerrhoden: 98.3 km² (2023). Next come Gonten (24.7 km²) and Schlatt-Haslen (17.9 km²). Source: swisstopo.
Ranking
swisstopo · 2023| Rank | Municipality | Area | Residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Schwende-Rüte | 98.3 km² | 6'060 |
| 2 | Gonten | 24.7 km² | 1'464 |
| 3 | Schlatt-Haslen | 17.9 km² | 1'121 |
| 4 | Appenzell | 16.9 km² | 6'009 |
| 5 | Oberegg | 14.6 km² | 1'931 |
How we measure this
swisstopoMunicipal area in square kilometres from swisstopo's official boundaries (swissBOUNDARIES3D), as of 2023. It covers the total area including forest, water and unproductive land.
Frequently asked questions
- Which municipality in canton Appenzell Innerrhoden is the largest by area?
- Schwende-Rüte is the largest municipality by area in canton Appenzell Innerrhoden, at 98.3 km² (2023).
- Is water area included in the municipal area?
- Yes. The figure is swisstopo's official total area including lakes, forest and unproductive land — not just the built-up zone.