Kanton Glarus, Glarus

Kanton Glarus: canton of Switzerland

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Quick Facts about Kanton Glarus

Country Switzerland
State Glarus (Switzerland)
Plate code GL
Area 685.3 km2
Official name Kanton Glarus
Latitude & Longitude 47.0000,9.0833
Legislative body Landsgemeinde Glarus, Landrat of Glarus
Official language German
Altitude 1,549 feet / 472 meters
Capital Glarus
Establishment January 01, 1352 (674 years ago)
Time Zone UTC+01:00, UTC+02:00
Local time 13:38:27 (23rd April 2026)

Geography

Kanton Glarus is located at 47°0'0"N 9°4'60"E (47.0, 9.0833333). It has 4 neighbors: Kanton Uri, Kanton Schwyz, Kanton St. Gallen and Kanton Graubunden.

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  • Glarus Süd
  • Glarus
  • Glarus Nord
Canton de Glaris, Glaris, Glarus