Glarus, Switzerland
Glarus cadastral map: plots, homes and population
Glarus had 12,968 residents at the end of 2025 and 6,910 homes, 14.1% of them second homes.
Tap a plot in Glarus (Switzerland) on the map to see its size, dimensions and sun exposure.
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Official figures for the municipality of Glarus, canton of Glarus.
- Residents, end of 2025
- 12,968
- Homes
- 6,910
- Second homes
- 14.1%
- New homes 2020–2024
- 164
- per 1,000 residents: 12.6
- Density
- 125
- residents per km²
- Municipal area
- 103.7 km²
Change since the end of 2024: +0.6% (Switzerland: +0.8%).
From 2020 to 2024, 164 new homes were built in Glarus, 12.6 per 1,000 residents (Switzerland: 24.9).
Sources: Swiss Federal Statistical Office, STATPOP (permanent resident population at 31 December 2024 and 2025) and construction and housing statistics; Federal Office for Spatial Development, housing inventory (March 2026); swisstopo, swissBOUNDARIES3D. Free use with the source cited.
Population
12,968
Sun exposure
N · E · S · W
Source
Mensuration officielle (swisstopo)
Frequently asked questions
What share of homes in Glarus are second homes?
14.1% of the 6,910 homes in Glarus are second homes (Federal Office for Spatial Development housing inventory, March 2026), against 15% across Switzerland.
How many homes are being built in Glarus?
From 2020 to 2024, 164 new homes were built in Glarus, 12.6 per 1,000 residents (Switzerland: 24.9). Change since the end of 2024: +0.6% (Switzerland: +0.8%).
Are there official property prices for Glarus?
Switzerland publishes no open sale prices by municipality. Some cantons, such as Zurich, Geneva and Vaud, publish their own transaction statistics. OpenParcels shows the official population and housing figures and every plot of the official cadastral survey.
How do I find the size of a plot in Glarus?
Open the map, zoom into Glarus and tap the plot: its area, perimeter and dimensions appear instantly in m² or sq ft.
Is the Glarus land registry free to browse?
Yes. It is free with no sign-up. Data comes from official cadastral sources where available and OpenStreetMap elsewhere.
How can I tell if a garden gets good sun?
Each plot card has a sun compass showing which way the garden or main façade faces (due south, west…), computed from the plot and building shapes.
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