How many municipalities are there in the canton of Zurich?
Wie viele Gemeinden gibt es im Kanton Zürich?
Correct answer: B
- A between 30 and 50zwischen 30 und 50
- B between 150 and 170zwischen 150 und 170
- C between 420 and 440zwischen 420 und 440
- D between 300 and 320zwischen 300 und 320
Why
The canton of Zurich has 160 political municipalities (as of 2026). This number is between 150 and 170.
Common mistakes
- A: between 30 and 50
- 30 to 50 is far too few: there are already about 20 municipalities on Lake Zurich alone.
- D: between 300 and 320
- The canton of Bern, for example, has over 300 municipalities, not Zurich.
Topic
Municipal assembly, municipal council, City Council
In the canton of Zurich there are 160 political municipalities (as of 2026). The learning brochures say «over 150». In the past there were more. Some municipalities have merged; this is called a municipal merger. The largest municipality is the city of Zurich; many others are small villages. In all municipalities, citizens have a say by taking part in elections and popular votes. The ballot papers are counted by the electoral office.
Canton and municipality of Zurich
Municipalities and the city of Zurich
Sources
Last checked: September 2026
Question 126 of the official question list of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.