Winterthur Population 2026
Winterthur has a population of 111,840, making it the #6 biggest city in 🇨🇭 Switzerland, located in Zurich. Roughly 1.2% of Switzerland's population lives here. It is about 3.7× smaller than Zürich, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
111,840
Rank in Switzerland
#6
Coordinates
47.51°N, 8.72°E
~441 m elevation · Europe/Zurich
Distance to capital (Bern)
115 km
71 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Zurich
Cities near Winterthur
- Stadt Winterthur (Kreis 1)16,182 people · ~1 km away
- Seen (Kreis 3)15,434 people · ~5 km away
- Kloten16,289 people · ~12 km away
- Opfikon21,554 people · ~14 km away
- Bülach20,443 people · ~14 km away
- Frauenfeld25,607 people · ~14 km away
FAQ
What is the population of Winterthur?
Winterthur has a population of 111,840 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #6 biggest city in Switzerland.
What region is Winterthur in?
Winterthur is located in Zurich, Switzerland.
Is Winterthur the capital of Switzerland?
No, the capital of Switzerland is Bern, about 115 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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