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The official number of cantons was increased to 26 in the federal constitution of 1999, which designated former half-cantons as cantons. The areas of the cantons vary from 37 km 2 (15 sq. mi.) ( Basel-Stadt ) to 7,105 km 2 (2743 sq. mi.) ( Grisons ); the populations (as of 2018) range from 16,000 ( Appenzell Innerrhoden ) to 1.5 ...
- 26 cantons (as of 1979)
- Switzerland
- The Canton of Zurich
- The Canton of Berne
- The Canton of St.Gallen
- The Canton of Graubünden
- The Canton of Aargau
- The Canton of Vaud
- The Canton of Valais
- The Canton of Neuchatel
- Canton of Jura
You may know Zurich as an international metropolis, but it also happens to be the largest canton of Switzerland. Its population consists of approximately 1.463.000 people, and this canton is located in the Swiss Central Plateau, with Lake Zurich being the biggest lake in its territory. Zurich’s ‘home mountain’ provides panoramic views across Switze...
Legends say this canton was named after the first animal that was killed in the nearby forests, from the founder of the canton itself, Duke Brechtold V. von Zähringen. Whatever the legend is, Berne is home to a large cultural heritage. The most populated area of the canton is the city of Berne, which is also the capital of Switzerland. Except for b...
This culturally rich canton is surrounded by Lake Constance in the north, Vorarlberg in Austria and Liechtenstein in the eastern borders. Its capital is the city of St.Gallen, which you may know as an economic and cultural center of Eastern Switzerland, also a lively industrial and university town. It’s most famous landmark is its Baroque cathedral...
This canton in eastern Switzerland is widely known for its dramatic Alpine scenery and winter sports. First, the city St. Moritz in this region is an upscale resort town and Winter Olympics host which offers ski runs, an outdoor ice rink and ski jumping. Second, Davos is home to the annual World Economic Forum, also famous for skiing and hiking. Th...
This canton is named after the Aare river in Switzerland. Its capital and the densest city is the town of Aarau. What characterizes this canton are the numerous mountains in the north of Aargau and many castles such as the Lenzburg, the Hallwyl Water Castle, and the Habsburg Castle. 645.000 people currently live in the beautiful canton of Aargau.
Vaud is a mountainous district situated in the Romandy, western Switzerland. It belongs to the French-speaking part of the Swiss country, considering that it is bordered by Lake Geneva to the south and France to the west. The highest peak of the canton is Les Diablerets, reaching a height of 3’2010 m. Evidently, lake Geneva makes this canton a grav...
The canton of Valais is both a German-speaking canton and a French-speaking one. It belongs to the southwestern part of Switzerland, in the Alpine region. It’s characterized by vast mountains that reach over 4000 m height, with the most famous top being the Matterhorn, 4’478 m, in Zermatt. All the beautiful panoramic views of wine, fondue, and wint...
The Canton of Neuchatel is a rural, French-speaking canton. The canton is divided into four regions, and it borders France. The largest and most frequented lake of this canton, is The Lake of Neuchatel, which has a long coastline that appeals to so many tourists during the summer. On the shores of the lake, lies Neuchatel, the capital of the canton...
The canton of Jura is Switzerland’s youngest canton, known as a forested canton bordering France both in the West and North. The largest town in the Jura is Delemont. The Trans Swiss Trail is one of its many hiking and cross-country skiing routes. Whereas The Delemont Basin, Clos du Doubs, Ajoie, the hill countries of Movelier, and the Freiberge ar...
Switzerland is divided into 26 different territories called cantons. A canton is similar to a state in the United States . In the past, each canton had its own army and money. This changed in 1848 when Switzerland finished a civil war and changed to the structure it has now.
18 dic 2020 · Learn about the 26 cantons of Switzerland, each with its own government, economy, and culture. Find out their population, size, history, and ranking in the Swiss Confederation.
RankcantonPopulation1Zürich1,487,9692Bern1,026,5133Vaud784,8224Aargau663,462The Swiss Confederation comprises the 26 cantons of Switzerland . Each canton has its individual structure for further subdivisions. Regions. For statistical purposes, Switzerland is subdivided into seven regions at the NUTS -2 level: Cantons. Valais. Ticino. Grisons. Geneva. Vaud. Neuchâtel. Jura. Bern. Thurgau. Zürich. Aargau. Lucerne. Solothurn.
- Canton of Zürich
Here you will find statistical portraits of all of Switzerland's cantons. Select a canton on the map or on the navigation bar on the left. Using an integrated comparator, you can also directly compare statistical indicators of two territorial units.
14 dic 2009 · The majority of Switzerland's 26 cantons trace their roots back hundreds of years. Their fundamental autonomy has always been respected, and remains strong to this day.
