Jona Population 2026
Jona has a population of 17,655, making it the #52 biggest city in 🇨🇭 Switzerland, located in Saint Gallen. Roughly 0.2% of Switzerland's population lives here. It is about 24× smaller than Zürich, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
17,655
Rank in Switzerland
#52
Coordinates
47.23°N, 8.84°E
~424 m elevation · Europe/Zurich
Distance to capital (Bern)
110 km
68 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Saint Gallen
| City | Population | Rank in Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
| Sankt Gallen | 75,833 | #8 |
| Rapperswil | 34,776 | #18 |
| Wil | 23,955 | #30 |
| Gossau | 17,043 | #54 |
Cities near Jona
- Rapperswil34,776 people · ~1 km away
- Wetzikon24,764 people · ~11 km away
- Einsiedeln15,867 people · ~13 km away
- Uster34,715 people · ~16 km away
- Horgen22,662 people · ~19 km away
- Baar20,546 people · ~24 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Jona?
Jona has a population of 17,655 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #52 biggest city in Switzerland.
What region is Jona in?
Jona is located in Saint Gallen, Switzerland.
Is Jona the capital of Switzerland?
No, the capital of Switzerland is Bern, about 110 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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