Stans, Nidwalden
Stans: municipality in, and capital of, the Swiss canton of Nidwalden
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Quick Facts about Stans
| Population | 6,285 |
| Country | Switzerland |
| State | Nidwalden (Switzerland) |
| Postal code | 6370 |
| Plate code | NW |
| Phone Area Codes | 041 |
| Area | 11.08 km2 |
| Official name | Stans |
| Latitude & Longitude | 46.9667,8.3500 |
| Official language | German |
| Altitude | 1,483 feet / 452 meters |
| Capital city | Stans is capital of Nidwalden |
| Time Zone | UTC+02:00, UTC+01:00 |
| Local time | 15:04:39 (23rd April 2026) |
Geography
Stans is located at 46°58'0"N 8°21'0"E (46.9666667, 8.35). It has 3 neighbors: Stansstad, Ennetburgen and Dallenwil.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 5,669 | - | demographic statistics |
| 1982 | 5,621 | -0.85% | demographic statistics |
| 1983 | 5,655 | 0.6% | demographic statistics |
| 1984 | 5,796 | 2.43% | demographic statistics |
| 1985 | 5,872 | 1.29% | demographic statistics |
| 1986 | 5,969 | 1.63% | demographic statistics |
| 1987 | 6,001 | 0.53% | demographic statistics |
| 1988 | 5,989 | -0.2% | demographic statistics |
| 1989 | 6,125 | 2.22% | demographic statistics |
| 1990 | 6,283 | 2.51% | demographic statistics |
| 1992 | 6,363 | 1.26% | demographic statistics |
| 1993 | 6,474 | 1.71% | demographic statistics |
| 1994 | 6,556 | 1.25% | demographic statistics |
| 1995 | 6,592 | 0.55% | demographic statistics |
| 1996 | 6,588 | -0.06% | demographic statistics |
| 1997 | 6,697 | 1.63% | demographic statistics |
| 1998 | 6,637 | -0.9% | demographic statistics |
| 1999 | 6,744 | 1.59% | demographic statistics |
| 2000 | 6,920 | 2.54% | demographic statistics |
| 2001 | 7,199 | 3.88% | demographic statistics |
| 2002 | 7,310 | 1.52% | demographic statistics |
| 2003 | 7,381 | 0.96% | demographic statistics |
| 2004 | 7,391 | 0.14% | demographic statistics |
| 2005 | 7,516 | 1.66% | demographic statistics |
| 2006 | 7,583 | 0.88% | demographic statistics |
| 2007 | 7,579 | -0.05% | demographic statistics |
| 2008 | 7,789 | 2.7% | demographic statistics |
| 2009 | 7,809 | 0.26% | demographic statistics |
| 2010 | 7,884 | 0.95% | demographic statistics |
| 2011 | 8,064 | 2.23% | demographic statistics |
| 2012 | 8,112 | 0.59% | demographic statistics |
| 2013 | 8,175 | 0.77% | demographic statistics |
| 2014 | 8,207 | 0.39% | demographic statistics |
| 2015 | 8,277 | 0.85% | demographic statistics |
| 2016 | 8,333 | 0.67% | demographic statistics |
| 2017 | 8,411 | 0.93% | demographic statistics |
| 2018 | 6,285 | -33.83% | 1991-12-31T00:00:00Z |