Lugano Population 2026

Lugano has a population of 63,185, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇨🇭 Switzerland, located in Ticino. Roughly 0.7% of Switzerland's population lives here. It is about 6.6× smaller than Zürich, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

63,185

Rank in Switzerland

Coordinates

46.01°N, 8.96°E

~284 m elevation · Europe/Zurich

Distance to capital (Bern)

156 km

97 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Ticino

City	Population	Rank in Switzerland
Bellinzona	43,220	#12
Locarno	15,824	#67

Cities near Lugano

Bellinzona43,220 people · ~21 km away
Locarno15,824 people · ~22 km away
Chur35,373 people · ~103 km away
Sierre16,790 people · ~114 km away
Schwyz15,181 people · ~115 km away
Kriens25,010 people · ~125 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Lugano?

Lugano has a population of 63,185 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Switzerland.

What region is Lugano in?

Lugano is located in Ticino, Switzerland.

Is Lugano the capital of Switzerland?

No, the capital of Switzerland is Bern, about 156 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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