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Zug

Western Europe

Zug is the largest town and capital of the Swiss canton of Zug. It is renowned as a hub for some of the wealthiest individuals in the world and is known for its high concentration of wealth.

Facts
Population
32,122 1
Area (sq km)
21.61 1
Founding Year
1240 2
Founding Year
1240 2
Population Estimate Year
2024 1
Elevation (m)
425 1
Latitude
47.168056 degrees north 1
Longitude
8.516944 degrees east 1
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Sources
1. Zug (Wikidata)
  • P1082 (population)
    population 32,122 (2024)
  • P625 (coordinate location)
    latitude 47.168056, longitude 8.516944
  • P2044 (elevation above sea level)
    elevation 425 m
  • P2046 (area)
    area 21.61 sq km
  • P1082 (population), P585 (point in time)
    population 32122 (2024)
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2. Zug (Wikipedia)
  • Source text, founding-year-range-start: 1240
    The town, first mentioned in AD 1240, was called an "oppidum" in 1242 and a "castrum" in 1255.
  • Source text, founding-year-range-end: 1240
    The town, first mentioned in AD 1240, was called an "oppidum" in 1242 and a "castrum" in 1255.
  • Source text, founding-year: 1240
    The town, first mentioned in AD 1240, was called an "oppidum" in 1242 and a "castrum" in 1255.
  • In Group: Cities of Western Europe (World), Wikipedia; part-of country and UN M49 subregion
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Wikidata: Zug
Wikidata Q68144, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
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