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Ranking · Data 2025 · Source: BFS
The largest municipalities by area in canton Glarus (2025)
National ranking →Glarus Süd is the largest municipality by area in canton Glarus: 430 km² (2025). Next come Glarus Nord (151.6 km²) and Glarus (103.7 km²). Source: swisstopo.
Ranking
swisstopo · 2025| Rank | Municipality | Area | Residents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glarus Süd | 430 km² | 9'634 |
| 2 | Glarus Nord | 151.6 km² | 19'849 |
| 3 | Glarus | 103.7 km² | 12'968 |
swisstopo, retrieved 24.08.2026
How we measure this
swisstopoMunicipal area in square kilometres from swisstopo's official boundaries (swissBOUNDARIES3D), as of 2025. It covers the total area including forest, water and unproductive land.
Frequently asked questions
- Which municipality in canton Glarus is the largest by area?
- Glarus Süd is the largest municipality by area in canton Glarus, at 430 km² (2025).
- 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.