Bulle Population 2026

Bulle has a population of 23,438, making it the #31 biggest city in 🇨🇭 Switzerland, located in Fribourg. Roughly 0.3% of Switzerland's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Zürich, the country's biggest city.

Location of Bulle (capital Bern shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

23,438

Rank in Switzerland

#31

Coordinates

46.62°N, 7.06°E

~771 m elevation · Europe/Zurich

Distance to capital (Bern)

47 km

29 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Fribourg

City	Population	Rank in Switzerland
Fribourg	38,365	#14

Cities near Bulle

Fribourg38,365 people · ~22 km away
Montreux25,984 people · ~23 km away
Vevey19,891 people · ~24 km away
Pully16,263 people · ~32 km away
Lausanne139,111 people · ~34 km away
Yverdon-les-Bains30,157 people · ~36 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Bulle?

Bulle has a population of 23,438 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #31 biggest city in Switzerland.

What region is Bulle in?

Bulle is located in Fribourg, Switzerland.

Is Bulle the capital of Switzerland?

No, the capital of Switzerland is Bern, about 47 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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