Wettingen Population 2026

Wettingen has a population of 18,191, making it the #49 biggest city in 🇨🇭 Switzerland, located in Aargau. Roughly 0.2% of Switzerland's population lives here. It is about 23× smaller than Zürich, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

18,191

Rank in Switzerland

#49

Coordinates

47.47°N, 8.33°E

~413 m elevation · Europe/Zurich

Distance to capital (Bern)

88 km

55 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Aargau

City	Population	Rank in Switzerland
Aarau	21,503	#35
Baden	19,340	#45

Cities near Wettingen

Baden19,340 people · ~2 km away
Dietikon20,893 people · ~9 km away
Bülach20,443 people · ~17 km away
Opfikon21,554 people · ~19 km away
Kloten16,289 people · ~19 km away
Zürich415,367 people · ~20 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Wettingen?

Wettingen has a population of 18,191 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #49 biggest city in Switzerland.

What region is Wettingen in?

Wettingen is located in Aargau, Switzerland.

Is Wettingen the capital of Switzerland?

No, the capital of Switzerland is Bern, about 88 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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