Muttenz Population 2026
Muttenz has a population of 16,927, making it the #55 biggest city in 🇨🇭 Switzerland, located in Basel-Landschaft. Roughly 0.2% of Switzerland's population lives here. It is about 25× smaller than Zürich, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
16,927
Rank in Switzerland
#55
Coordinates
47.52°N, 7.65°E
~293 m elevation · Europe/Zurich
Distance to capital (Bern)
66 km
41 miles, straight line
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FAQ
What is the population of Muttenz?
Muttenz has a population of 16,927 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #55 biggest city in Switzerland.
What region is Muttenz in?
Muttenz is located in Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland.
Is Muttenz the capital of Switzerland?
No, the capital of Switzerland is Bern, about 66 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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