Locarno Population 2026

Locarno has a population of 15,824, making it the #67 biggest city in 🇨🇭 Switzerland, located in Ticino. Roughly 0.2% of Switzerland's population lives here. It is about 26× smaller than Zürich, the country's biggest city.

Location of Locarno (capital Bern shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

15,824

Rank in Switzerland

#67

Coordinates

46.17°N, 8.80°E

~206 m elevation · Europe/Zurich

Distance to capital (Bern)

135 km

84 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ticino

City	Population	Rank in Switzerland
Lugano	63,185	#9
Bellinzona	43,220	#12

Cities near Locarno

Bellinzona43,220 people · ~17 km away
Lugano63,185 people · ~22 km away
Chur35,373 people · ~94 km away
Schwyz15,181 people · ~95 km away
Sierre16,790 people · ~98 km away
Kriens25,010 people · ~103 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Locarno?

Locarno has a population of 15,824 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #67 biggest city in Switzerland.

What region is Locarno in?

Locarno is located in Ticino, Switzerland.

Is Locarno the capital of Switzerland?

No, the capital of Switzerland is Bern, about 135 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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