Herisau Population 2026
Herisau has a population of 15,744, making it the #68 biggest city in 🇨🇭 Switzerland, located in Appenzell Ausserrhoden. Roughly 0.2% of Switzerland's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Zürich, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
15,744
Rank in Switzerland
#68
Coordinates
47.39°N, 9.28°E
~780 m elevation · Europe/Zurich
Distance to capital (Bern)
147 km
91 miles, straight line
Cities near Herisau
- Gossau17,043 people · ~4 km away
- Sankt Gallen75,833 people · ~8 km away
- Wil23,955 people · ~19 km away
- Kreuzlingen21,997 people · ~30 km away
- Frauenfeld25,607 people · ~34 km away
- Wetzikon24,764 people · ~37 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Herisau?
Herisau has a population of 15,744 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #68 biggest city in Switzerland.
What region is Herisau in?
Herisau is located in Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland.
Is Herisau the capital of Switzerland?
No, the capital of Switzerland is Bern, about 147 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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