About Zurich
Canton
The canton of Zurich is an administrative unit (canton) of Switzerland, situated in the northeastern part of the country. With a population of 1,553,423, it is the most populous canton of Switzerland. Zurich is the de facto capital of the canton, but is not specifically mentioned in the constitution. The official language is German. The local Swiss German dialect, called Züritüütsch, is commonly spoken.
Population
1'632'918
Property market in Zurich
Zurich has 1'632'918 residents.
Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office (BFS).
