Canton of Zürich Maps

Canton of Zürich is located in the northeastern part of Switzerland, bordered by the canton of Aargau to the west, Schwyz to the south, Zug to the southwest, St. Gallen to the east, Thurgau to the northeast, and Schaffhausen to the north. The capital city is Zürich, Switzerland's largest city, known for its financial institutions, cultural attractions, and vibrant nightlife.

Zürich covers an area of about 668 square miles (1,729 square kilometers) and has a population of 1,605,508^[1]. The canton is divided into 12 districts, each offering diverse cultural and natural attractions. Other major towns include Winterthur, known for its museums and cultural events, and Uster, which offers a mix of urban and rural living. German is the official language spoken throughout the canton. Established in 1351, Zürich is known for its economic significance and its beautiful landscapes, including Lake Zurich, which provides opportunities for boating and other water activities. The canton is also home to the Zürcher Oberland, offering hiking and outdoor activities in its picturesque hills and forests.

The Facts:
Capital: Zürich.
Area: 668 sq mi (1,729 sq km).
Official language: German.
Population (December 2023): 1,605,508^[1].
Largest cities: Zürich, Winterthur.

Districts: Affoltern, Andelfingen, Bülach, Dielsdorf, Dietikon, Hinwil, Horgen, Meilen, Pfäffikon, Uster, Winterthur, Zürich.

Municipalities: Adlikon, Adliswil, Aesch, Aeugst am Albis, Affoltern am Albis, Altikon, Andelfingen, Bachenbülach, Bachs, Bäretswil, Bassersdorf, Bauma, Benken, Berg am Irchel, Bertschikon, Birmensdorf, Bonstetten, Boppelsen, Brütten, Bubikon, Buch am Irchel, Buchs, Bülach, Dachsen, Dägerlen, Dällikon, Dänikon, Dättlikon, Dielsdorf, Dietikon, Dietlikon, Dinhard, Dorf, Dübendorf, Dürnten, Egg, Eglisau, Elgg, Ellikon an der Thur, Elsau, Embrach, Erlenbach, Fällanden, Fehraltorf, Feuerthalen, Fischenthal, Flaach, Flurlingen, Freienstein-Teufen, Geroldswil, Glattfelden, Gossau, Greifensee, Grüningen, Hagenbuch, Hausen am Albis, Hedingen, Henggart, Herrliberg, Hettlingen, Hinwil, Hirzel, Hittnau, Hochfelden, Hofstetten, Hombrechtikon, Horgen, Höri, Humlikon, Hüntwangen, Hütten, Hüttikon, Illnau-Effretikon, Kappel am Albis, Kilchberg, Kleinandelfingen, Kloten, Knonau, Küsnacht, Kyburg, Langnau am Albis, Laufen-Uhwiesen, Lindau, Lufingen, Männedorf, Marthalen, Maschwanden, Maur, Meilen, Mettmenstetten, Mönchaltorf, Neerach, Neftenbach, Niederglatt, Niederhasli, Niederweningen, Nürensdorf, Oberembrach, Oberengstringen, Oberglatt, Oberrieden, Oberstammheim, Oberweningen, Obfelden, Oetwil am See, Oetwil an der Limmat, Opfikon, Ossingen, Otelfingen, Ottenbach, Pfäffikon, Pfungen, Rafz, Regensberg, Regensdorf, Rheinau, Richterswil, Rickenbach, Rifferswil, Rorbas, Rümlang, Rüschlikon, Russikon, Rüti, Schlatt, Schleinikon, Schlieren, Schöfflisdorf, Schönenberg, Schwerzenbach, Seegräben, Seuzach, Stadel, Stäfa, Stallikon, Steinmaur, Sternenberg, Thalheim an der Thur, Thalwil, Trüllikon, Truttikon, Turbenthal, Uetikon am See, Uitikon, Unterengstringen, Unterstammheim, Urdorf, Uster, Volken, Volketswil, Wädenswil, Wald, Wallisellen, Waltalingen, Wangen-Brüttisellen, Wasterkingen, Weiach, Weiningen, Weisslingen, Wettswil am Albis, Wetzikon, Wiesendangen, Wil, Wila, Wildberg, Winkel, Winterthur, Zell, Zollikon, Zumikon, Zurich.

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References

1. "Federal Statistical Office.