Schaffhausen Population 2026
Schaffhausen has a population of 36,587, making it the #16 biggest city in 🇨🇭 Switzerland, located in Schaffhausen. Roughly 0.4% of Switzerland's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Zürich, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
36,587
Rank in Switzerland
#16
Coordinates
47.70°N, 8.63°E
~403 m elevation · Europe/Zurich
Distance to capital (Bern)
122 km
76 miles, straight line
Cities near Schaffhausen
- Bülach20,443 people · ~21 km away
- Winterthur111,840 people · ~22 km away
- Stadt Winterthur (Kreis 1)16,182 people · ~23 km away
- Frauenfeld25,607 people · ~25 km away
- Seen (Kreis 3)15,434 people · ~27 km away
- Kloten16,289 people · ~28 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Schaffhausen?
Schaffhausen has a population of 36,587 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #16 biggest city in Switzerland.
What region is Schaffhausen in?
Schaffhausen is located in Schaffhausen, Switzerland.
Is Schaffhausen the capital of Switzerland?
No, the capital of Switzerland is Bern, about 122 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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