Littau Population 2026
Littau has a population of 16,121, making it the #64 biggest city in 🇨🇭 Switzerland, located in Lucerne. Roughly 0.2% of Switzerland's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Zürich, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,121
Rank in Switzerland
#64
Coordinates
47.05°N, 8.26°E
~509 m elevation · Europe/Zurich
Distance to capital (Bern)
63 km
39 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Lucerne
Cities near Littau
FAQ
What is the population of Littau?
Littau has a population of 16,121 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #64 biggest city in Switzerland.
What region is Littau in?
Littau is located in Lucerne, Switzerland.
Is Littau the capital of Switzerland?
No, the capital of Switzerland is Bern, about 63 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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