La Chaux-de-Fonds Population 2026
La Chaux-de-Fonds has a population of 37,942, making it the #15 biggest city in 🇨🇭 Switzerland, located in Neuchâtel. Roughly 0.4% of Switzerland's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Zürich, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
37,942
Rank in Switzerland
#15
Coordinates
47.10°N, 6.83°E
~995 m elevation · Europe/Zurich
Distance to capital (Bern)
50 km
31 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Neuchâtel
| City | Population | Rank in Switzerland |
|---|---|---|
| Neuchâtel | 33,475 | #21 |
Cities near La Chaux-de-Fonds
- Neuchâtel33,475 people · ~14 km away
- Biel/Bienne55,120 people · ~32 km away
- Yverdon-les-Bains30,157 people · ~38 km away
- Fribourg38,365 people · ~41 km away
- Grenchen15,927 people · ~44 km away
- Köniz41,784 people · ~49 km away
FAQ
What is the population of La Chaux-de-Fonds?
La Chaux-de-Fonds has a population of 37,942 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #15 biggest city in Switzerland.
What region is La Chaux-de-Fonds in?
La Chaux-de-Fonds is located in Neuchâtel, Switzerland.
Is La Chaux-de-Fonds the capital of Switzerland?
No, the capital of Switzerland is Bern, about 50 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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