Grenchen, Solothurn
Grenchen: municipality in Switzerland
About
Quick Facts about Grenchen
| Population | 17,371 |
| Country | Switzerland |
| State | Solothurn (Switzerland) |
| Postal code | 2540 |
| Plate code | SO |
| Phone Area Codes | 032 |
| Official name | Grenchen |
| Latitude & Longitude | 47.1921,7.3959 |
| Official language | German |
| Altitude | 1,480 feet / 451 meters |
| Capital city | Grenchen is capital of Lebern District |
| Time Zone | Europe/Zurich |
| Local time | 20:09:20 (15th April 2026) |
Geography
Grenchen is located at 47°11'32"N 7°23'45"E (47.1921038676895, 7.39585876464844).
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Official website of Grenchen
Official Website- Neckarsulm
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Demographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1796 | 754 | - | estimation process |
| 2012 | 16,173 | 95.34% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 17,140 | 5.64% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 17,371 | 1.33% | estimation process |