Einsiedeln, Schwyz
Einsiedeln: municipality in Switzerland
About
Quick Facts about Einsiedeln
| Population | 15,867 |
| Country | Switzerland |
| State | Schwyz (Switzerland) |
| Postal code | 8840 |
| Plate code | SZ |
| Phone Area Codes | 055 |
| Official name | Einsiedeln |
| Latitude & Longitude | 47.1167,8.7500 |
| Official language | German |
| Altitude | 2,894 feet / 882 meters |
| Capital city | Einsiedeln is capital of Outer Schwyz, Einsiedeln District |
| Time Zone | UTC+01:00, UTC+02:00 |
| Local time | 23:26:07 (18th April 2026) |
Geography
Einsiedeln is located at 47°7'0"N 8°45'0"E (47.1166667, 8.75). It has 5 neighbors: Vorderthal, Unteriberg, Rothenthurm, Freienbach and Feusisberg.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 14,632 | - | census |
| 2017 | 15,550 | 5.9% | census |
| 2018 | 15,867 | 2% | census |