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8777 Betschwanden (Glarus Süd): key figures

8777 Betschwanden (postcode area in Glarus Süd) has 412 residents in 2025 across 16.2 km², or 25.4 people per km². By population, 8777 Betschwanden ranks No. 4 of 4 postcode areas in Glarus Süd. Population: −1.9% between 2015 and 2025.

  • 412 residents
  • 16.2 km²
  • 25 people/km²

8777 Betschwanden in numbers

Population
412
ranked 2,090 of 2,275
−1.9%between 2015 and 2025
Population density
25people/km²
ranked 2,185 of 2,275
Area
16.2km²
ranked 627 of 3,168
Dwellings
274
ranked 2,495 of 3,164
Residential buildings
232
ranked 2,164 of 3,160
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946
57.3%
ranked 320 of 3,164
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001
9.9%
ranked 2,580 of 3,164

Key points

By population, 8777 Betschwanden ranks No. 4 of 4 postcode areas in Glarus Süd.

Nationally, 8777 Betschwanden ranks No. 2,090 of 2,275 postcode areas.

All indicators for 8777 Betschwanden

Next to the value for 8777 Betschwanden: all postcode areas of Glarus Süd, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).

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Housing

Indicator8777 BetschwandenGlarus SüdSwitzerlandPosition?Rank in the areaRank in the country
Dwellings (2026)274––ranked 11 of 13ranked 2,495 of 3,164
Residential buildings (2026)232––ranked 10 of 13ranked 2,164 of 3,160
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026)57.3%53.6%23.2%ranked 7 of 13ranked 320 of 3,164
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026)9.9%9.0%23.6%ranked 5 of 13ranked 2,580 of 3,164
Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026)93.1%85.8%63.5%ranked 1 of 13ranked 36 of 3,160

Energy

Indicator8777 BetschwandenGlarus SüdSwitzerlandPosition?Rank in the areaRank in the country
Oil or gas heating systems (2026)38.9%28.5%56.2%ranked 2 of 13ranked 2,134 of 3,160
Heat pumps as main heating (2026)5.8%5.9%16.2%ranked 7 of 13ranked 2,591 of 3,160
Wood heating systems (2026)41.3%46.7%13.5%ranked 10 of 13ranked 472 of 3,160
District heating (2026)0.0%0.7%5.6%ranked 5 of 13ranked 2,207 of 3,160

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Frequently asked questions

What is the population of 8777 Betschwanden (Glarus Süd)?

8777 Betschwanden has 412 residents in 2025. It covers 16.2 km², or 25 people per km².

Where is 8777 Betschwanden?

8777 Betschwanden (postcode area) is part of Glarus Süd, in Glarus.

What is the value of “Dwellings” in 8777 Betschwanden?

Dwellings: 274 (2026), ranked 2,495 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.

What is the value of “Residential buildings” in 8777 Betschwanden?

Residential buildings: 232 (2026), ranked 2,164 of 3,160 postcode areas in the country.