Published on 13 August 2024

Swiss geographic names

2'676’315 / 1'180’580 oder Titlis? In order to designate a location within a given country, it is standard practice to use geographic names instead of coordinates. Place names are an essential feature on maps and in swisstopo’s applications, and we frequently receive requests for information on this topic. Geographic names are defined by various players, and swisstopo compiles them within the framework of the national survey.