Olten, Solothurn

Switzerland

Provincial capital47.3500° N, 7.9033° E

Located in Solothurn, Switzerland, Olten is a provincial capital. It is home to 18,362 people.

Population18,362

ProvinceSolothurn

Coordinates47.3500° N, 7.9033° E

CountrySwitzerland

Rank in Switzerland#59 of 13,198

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About Olten

The location of Olten corresponds to 47.35° N, 7.90° E, in the Northern Hemisphere. It is within the Solothurn area of Switzerland.

Among the 13,198 cities of Switzerland, Olten holds position #59 with a population of 18,362.

Cities in Solothurn

Solothurn is one of Switzerland's administrative regions. Olten is one of its main cities, along with Solothurn, Grenchen, Zuchwil. Olten has 18,362 inhabitants.

Solothurn16,777 Grenchen15,927 Zuchwil9,268 Biberist7,889 Dornach6,449 Trimbach6,220 Derendingen6,093 Balsthal5,863 Gerlafingen4,864 Bettlach4,834

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#1 Zürich415,367 #2 Genève201,741 #3 Basel177,595 #4 Lausanne139,111 #5 Bern121,631

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Olten?

Olten has a population of 18,362. It ranks #59 in Switzerland by population.

What province or state is Olten in?

Olten is located in Solothurn, Switzerland.

Where is Olten located?

Olten is located at coordinates 47.35° N, 7.90° E in Solothurn, Switzerland.

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