1219 Châtelaine (Vernier): key figures
1219 Châtelaine (postcode area in Vernier) has 23,824 residents in 2025 across 3.8 km², or 6,319 people per km². By population, 1219 Châtelaine ranks No. 1 of 3 postcode areas in Vernier. Population: +25.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 23,824 residents
- 3.8 km²
- 6,319 people/km²
1219 Châtelaine in numbers
Key points
By population, 1219 Châtelaine ranks No. 1 of 3 postcode areas in Vernier.
Nationally, 1219 Châtelaine ranks No. 36 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 1219 Châtelaine over time
1219 Châtelaine had 19,066 residents in 2015 and 23,824 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 19,066 |
| 2020 | 19,617 |
| 2023 | 22,394 |
| 2025 | 23,824 |
All indicators for 1219 Châtelaine
Next to the value for 1219 Châtelaine: all postcode areas of Vernier, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 1219 Châtelaine | Vernier | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 11,145 | – | – | ranked 1 of 3 | ranked 58 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 1,270 | – | – | ranked 1 of 3 | ranked 286 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 8.5% | 8.0% | 23.2% | ranked 2 of 3 | ranked 2,964 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 32.1% | 24.4% | 23.6% | ranked 1 of 3 | ranked 641 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 63.9% | 63.4% | 63.5% | ranked 2 of 3 | ranked 2,105 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 1219 Châtelaine | Vernier | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 68.4% | 71.8% | 56.2% | ranked 2 of 3 | ranked 607 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 5.9% | 6.0% | 16.2% | ranked 2 of 3 | ranked 2,579 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 1.7% | 1.8% | 13.5% | ranked 2 of 3 | ranked 2,985 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 19.2% | 15.4% | 5.6% | ranked 2 of 3 | ranked 147 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 1219 Châtelaine | Vernier | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 46.0% | 45.9% | 29.8% | ranked 2 of 3 | ranked 47 of 2,040 |
Where is 1219 Châtelaine?
Other postcode areas in Vernier
Postcode areas near 1219 Châtelaine
- 1220 Les Avanchets5,460 residents
- 1214 Vernier8,275 residents
- 1203 GenèveGeneva
- 1216 CointrinMeyrin
- 1209 GenèveGeneva
- 1218 Le Grand-SaconnexLe Grand-Saconnex
Previous in alphabetical order: 1214 Vernier
Next in alphabetical order: 1220 Les Avanchets
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 1219 Châtelaine (Vernier)?
1219 Châtelaine has 23,824 residents in 2025. It covers 3.8 km², or 6,319 people per km².
Where is 1219 Châtelaine?
1219 Châtelaine (postcode area) is part of Vernier, in Geneva.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 1219 Châtelaine?
Share of foreign nationals: 46.0% (2025), ranked 47 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 1219 Châtelaine?
Dwellings: 11,145 (2026), ranked 58 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.