Kloten Population 2026
Kloten has a population of 16,289, making it the #61 biggest city in 🇨🇭 Switzerland, located in Zurich. Roughly 0.2% of Switzerland's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Zürich, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,289
Rank in Switzerland
#61
Coordinates
47.45°N, 8.58°E
~439 m elevation · Europe/Zurich
Distance to capital (Bern)
103 km
64 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Zurich
Cities near Kloten
- Opfikon21,554 people · ~2 km away
- Dübendorf19,882 people · ~7 km away
- Bülach20,443 people · ~9 km away
- Zürich415,367 people · ~10 km away
- Stadt Winterthur (Kreis 1)16,182 people · ~11 km away
- Winterthur111,840 people · ~12 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kloten?
Kloten has a population of 16,289 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #61 biggest city in Switzerland.
What region is Kloten in?
Kloten is located in Zurich, Switzerland.
Is Kloten the capital of Switzerland?
No, the capital of Switzerland is Bern, about 103 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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