Kreuzlingen Population 2026
Kreuzlingen has a population of 21,997, making it the #33 biggest city in 🇨🇭 Switzerland, located in Thurgau. Roughly 0.2% of Switzerland's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Zürich, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
21,997
Rank in Switzerland
#33
Coordinates
47.65°N, 9.18°E
~414 m elevation · Europe/Zurich
Distance to capital (Bern)
152 km
94 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Thurgau
| City | Population | Rank in Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
| Frauenfeld | 25,607 | #27 |
Cities near Kreuzlingen
- Frauenfeld25,607 people · ~23 km away
- Wil23,955 people · ~23 km away
- Gossau17,043 people · ~27 km away
- Sankt Gallen75,833 people · ~29 km away
- Herisau15,744 people · ~30 km away
- Seen (Kreis 3)15,434 people · ~36 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Kreuzlingen?
Kreuzlingen has a population of 21,997 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #33 biggest city in Switzerland.
What region is Kreuzlingen in?
Kreuzlingen is located in Thurgau, Switzerland.
Is Kreuzlingen the capital of Switzerland?
No, the capital of Switzerland is Bern, about 152 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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