Canton of Solothurn

Canton of Solothurn
Kanton Solothurn (German)
Canton of Soleure
Location in Switzerland
Map of Solothurn

Coordinates: 47°9′N 7°38′E / 47.150°N 7.633°E / 47.150; 7.633
CapitalSolothurn
Largest cityOlten
Subdivisions122 municipalities, 10 districts
Government
  PresidentSandra Kolly-Altermatt
  ExecutiveRegierungsrat (5)
  LegislativeKantonsrat (100)
Area
  Total
790.45 km2 (305.19 sq mi)
Population
 (December 2020)
  Total
277,462
  Density350/km2 (910/sq mi)
GDP
  TotalCHF 18.209 billion (2020)
  Per capitaCHF 65,237 (2020)
ISO 3166 codeCH-SO
Highest point1,445 m (4,741 ft): Hasenmatt
Lowest point277 m (909 ft): Birs at the cantonal border in Dornach
Joined1481
LanguagesGerman
Websitewww.so.ch

The canton of Solothurn or canton of Soleure (German: Kanton Solothurn; Romansh: Chantun Soloturn; French: Canton de Soleure; Italian: Canton Soletta) is a canton of Switzerland. It is located in the northwest of Switzerland. The capital is Solothurn.