Cham Population 2026
Cham has a population of 16,719, making it the #59 biggest city in 🇨🇭 Switzerland, located in Zug. Roughly 0.2% of Switzerland's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Zürich, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,719
Rank in Switzerland
#59
Coordinates
47.18°N, 8.46°E
~420 m elevation · Europe/Zurich
Distance to capital (Bern)
81 km
50 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Zug
Cities near Cham
FAQ
What is the population of Cham?
Cham has a population of 16,719 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #59 biggest city in Switzerland.
What region is Cham in?
Cham is located in Zug, Switzerland.
Is Cham the capital of Switzerland?
No, the capital of Switzerland is Bern, about 81 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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