Köniz Population 2026
Köniz has a population of 41,784, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇨🇭 Switzerland, located in Bern. Roughly 0.5% of Switzerland's population lives here. It is about 9.9× smaller than Zürich, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
41,784
Rank in Switzerland
#13
Coordinates
46.92°N, 7.41°E
~577 m elevation · Europe/Zurich
Distance to capital (Bern)
4 km
2 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Bern
| City | Population | Rank in Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
| Bern | 121,631 | #5 |
| Biel/Bienne | 55,120 | #10 |
| Thun | 43,723 | #11 |
| Burgdorf | 16,420 | #60 |
| Steffisburg | 15,709 | #69 |
Cities near Köniz
- Bern121,631 people · ~4 km away
- Burgdorf16,420 people · ~22 km away
- Steffisburg15,709 people · ~23 km away
- Fribourg38,365 people · ~24 km away
- Thun43,723 people · ~25 km away
- Biel/Bienne55,120 people · ~27 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Köniz?
Köniz has a population of 41,784 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Switzerland.
What region is Köniz in?
Köniz is located in Bern, Switzerland.
Is Köniz the capital of Switzerland?
No, the capital of Switzerland is Bern, about 4 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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