Bülach Population 2026
Bülach has a population of 20,443, making it the #39 biggest city in 🇨🇭 Switzerland, located in Zurich. Roughly 0.2% of Switzerland's population lives here. It is about 20× smaller than Zürich, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
20,443
Rank in Switzerland
#39
Coordinates
47.52°N, 8.54°E
~419 m elevation · Europe/Zurich
Distance to capital (Bern)
104 km
65 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Zurich
Cities near Bülach
- Kloten16,289 people · ~9 km away
- Opfikon21,554 people · ~10 km away
- Stadt Winterthur (Kreis 1)16,182 people · ~14 km away
- Winterthur111,840 people · ~14 km away
- Dübendorf19,882 people · ~15 km away
- Dietikon20,893 people · ~17 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Bülach?
Bülach has a population of 20,443 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #39 biggest city in Switzerland.
What region is Bülach in?
Bülach is located in Zurich, Switzerland.
Is Bülach the capital of Switzerland?
No, the capital of Switzerland is Bern, about 104 km away.
Sources & notes
Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.
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