Opfikon Population 2026

Opfikon has a population of 21,554, making it the #34 biggest city in 🇨🇭 Switzerland, located in Zurich. Roughly 0.2% of Switzerland's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Zürich, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

21,554

Rank in Switzerland

#34

Coordinates

47.43°N, 8.58°E

~438 m elevation · Europe/Zurich

Distance to capital (Bern)

101 km

63 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Zurich

City	Population	Rank in Switzerland
Zürich	415,367	#1
Winterthur	111,840	#6
Uster	34,715	#19
Wetzikon	24,764	#29
Horgen	22,662	#32
Dietikon	20,893	#37
Bülach	20,443	#39
Dübendorf	19,882	#42

Cities near Opfikon

Kloten16,289 people · ~2 km away
Dübendorf19,882 people · ~5 km away
Zürich415,367 people · ~7 km away
Bülach20,443 people · ~10 km away
Stadt Winterthur (Kreis 1)16,182 people · ~13 km away
Dietikon20,893 people · ~14 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Opfikon?

Opfikon has a population of 21,554 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #34 biggest city in Switzerland.

What region is Opfikon in?

Opfikon is located in Zurich, Switzerland.

Is Opfikon the capital of Switzerland?

No, the capital of Switzerland is Bern, about 101 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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