What is the capital of the canton of Zurich called?
Wie heisst die Hauptstadt des Kantons Zürich?
Correct answer: D
- A UsterUster
- B WinterthurWinterthur
- C WädenswilWädenswil
- D ZurichZürich
Why
The capital of the canton is the city of Zurich. The Cantonal Government (Regierungsrat) and the Cantonal Council (Kantonsrat) have their seat there.
Common mistakes
- B: Winterthur
- Winterthur is the second-largest city in the canton, but not the capital.
Topic
More people live in the canton of Zurich than in any other canton. The learning brochures give 1.5 million (as of 2020). Since then the population has continued to grow: at the end of 2025 there were around 1.63 million. Almost one fifth of all people in Switzerland live here. Many people come to the city of Zurich every day to work.
- 1Zurich
- 2Winterthur
- 3Uster
- Kloten (airport)
- Capital
Map data: BFS, BAFU, swisstopo
Canton and municipality of Zurich
Zurich: location and cities
Sources
Last checked: September 2026
Question 303 of the official question list of the Canton of Zurich (Gemeindeamt, May 2025). Translation and explanation: Swiss Passport.