Horgen Population 2026

Horgen has a population of 22,662, making it the #32 biggest city in 🇨🇭 Switzerland, located in Zurich. Roughly 0.3% of Switzerland's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Zürich, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

22,662

Rank in Switzerland

#32

Coordinates

47.26°N, 8.60°E

~415 m elevation · Europe/Zurich

Distance to capital (Bern)

94 km

58 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Zurich

City	Population	Rank in Switzerland
Zürich	415,367	#1
Winterthur	111,840	#6
Uster	34,715	#19
Wetzikon	24,764	#29
Opfikon	21,554	#34
Dietikon	20,893	#37
Bülach	20,443	#39
Dübendorf	19,882	#42

Cities near Horgen

Adliswil15,230 people · ~8 km away
Baar20,546 people · ~9 km away
Zug30,542 people · ~11 km away
Zürich415,367 people · ~12 km away
Cham16,719 people · ~13 km away
Uster34,715 people · ~13 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Horgen?

Horgen has a population of 22,662 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #32 biggest city in Switzerland.

What region is Horgen in?

Horgen is located in Zurich, Switzerland.

Is Horgen the capital of Switzerland?

No, the capital of Switzerland is Bern, about 94 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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