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Obwalden

Canton of Switzerland

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Obwalden is a canton of Switzerland, and its capital is Sarnen. It is the 19th largest of the country's 26 cantons by area, at 491 km². With about 39,272 people, it ranks 24th by population and holds roughly 0.4% of the national total.

Type
Canton
Capital
Sarnen
Population
39,27224th of 26, 2024
Area
491 km²19th of 26
Density
80 per km²

Bordering cantons