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Switzerland · Canton Code OW

Obwalden

OW

Capital: Sarnen

Total Population
39,272
Municipalities
7
Largest Municipality
10,742
Avg. Population per Municipality
5,610
Rankings for canton ObwaldenTaxesForeign residentsFamilies & childrenAge structurePopulation density

Top municipalities by population

BFS
#1🥇Sarnen
10,742
#2🥈Kerns
6,472
#3🥉Alpnach
6,379
#4Sachseln
5,294
#5Engelberg
4,380
#6Giswil
3,944
#7Lungern
2,061

Municipalities in Canton

swisstopo · 7
7 municipalities

Alpnach

OW
Population:6,379
Postal Codes:4
601060536055+1 more

Engelberg

OW
Population:4,380
Postal Codes:2
63886390

Giswil

OW
Population:3,944
Postal Codes:2
60746174

Kerns

OW
Population:6,472
Postal Codes:4
606460666067+1 more

Lungern

OW
Population:2,061
Postal Codes:1
6078

Sachseln

OW
Population:5,294
Postal Codes:4
606760726073+1 more

Sarnen

OW
Population:10,742
Postal Codes:4
605660606062+1 more

Frequently asked questions

How many municipalities does canton Obwalden have?
Canton Obwalden has 7 municipalities. The largest are Sarnen, Kerns, Alpnach.
What is the population of canton Obwalden?
Canton Obwalden has about 39'272 residents.
What is the capital of canton Obwalden?
The capital of canton Obwalden is Sarnen.