Chur Population 2026
Chur has a population of 35,373, making it the #17 biggest city in 🇨🇭 Switzerland, located in Grisons. Roughly 0.4% of Switzerland's population lives here. It is about 12× smaller than Zürich, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
35,373
Rank in Switzerland
#17
Coordinates
46.85°N, 9.53°E
~601 m elevation · Europe/Zurich
Distance to capital (Bern)
159 km
99 miles, straight line
Cities near Chur
- Herisau15,744 people · ~63 km away
- Sankt Gallen75,833 people · ~65 km away
- Gossau17,043 people · ~66 km away
- Einsiedeln15,867 people · ~67 km away
- Jona17,655 people · ~67 km away
- Rapperswil34,776 people · ~68 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Chur?
Chur has a population of 35,373 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #17 biggest city in Switzerland.
What region is Chur in?
Chur is located in Grisons, Switzerland.
Is Chur the capital of Switzerland?
No, the capital of Switzerland is Bern, about 159 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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