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Switzerland · Canton Code BS

Basel-City

BS

Capital: Basel

Total Population
200,031
Municipalities
3
Largest Municipality
176,329
Avg. Population per Municipality
66,677
Rankings for canton Basel-CityTaxesForeign residentsFamilies & childrenAge structurePopulation density

Top municipalities by population

BFS
#1🥇Basel
176,329
#2🥈Riehen
22,408
#3🥉Bettingen
1,294

Municipalities in Canton

swisstopo · 3
3 municipalities

Basel

BS
Population:176,329
Postal Codes:11
400140314051+8 more

Bettingen

BS
Population:1,294
Postal Codes:1
4126

Riehen

BS
Population:22,408
Postal Codes:2
40584125

Frequently asked questions

How many municipalities does canton Basel-City have?
Canton Basel-City has 3 municipalities. The largest are Basel, Riehen, Bettingen.
What is the population of canton Basel-City?
Canton Basel-City has about 200'031 residents.
What is the capital of canton Basel-City?
The capital of canton Basel-City is Basel.