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Pratteln

third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Pratteln is a third-order administrative division in Basel-Landschaft, Switzerland with 16,650 inhabitants, at 292 m elevation. The national capital Bern is 66 km to the southwest. The nearest airport is EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, 15 km away.

Also known as: CH2831

Overview

Pratteln is municipality in the canton of Basel-Landschaft in Switzerland — DE Gemeinde im Kanton Basel-Landschaft in der Schweiz.

It is located in Liestal District, Switzerland.

The population is about 16,621 (2018).

It covers about 11 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 296 metre.

Also known as: Pratteln BL

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Basic Data

  • Country Switzerland
  • Located in Liestal District
  • Area 11 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    47° 31' 7" N, 7° 41' 34" E
  • Elevation DEM: 292 m
  • Timezone Europe/Zurich
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 16,650
  • Pop. Density 5,105 p/km²
  • Built-up 36.8%
  • Settlement Dense urban cluster
  • Currency Franc (CHF)
  • Phone Prefix +41

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Alternate Names

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CH2831

Weather in Pratteln

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Pratteln, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 5.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 3.7 to 12.9 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 277 W/m2.

Temperature
5.1 C
Wind
0.9 m/s E (76 deg)
Humidity
87 %
Pressure
1,028.7 hPa
Clouds
78 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 5.1 0.9 76 87 1,028.7 - / 0.00 78 0.0 n/a
6h 3.7 1.1 110 91 1,028.4 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
12h 12.9 3.0 73 49 1,026.3 0.00 / 0.00 77 277.2 n/a
18h 6.8 1.9 83 82 1,027.2 0.00 / 0.00 0 168.8 n/a
Tomorrow 4.5 1.2 122 92 1,027.4 0.00 / 0.00 0 0.0 n/a
30h 3.0 0.9 127 95 1,027.4 0.00 / 0.00 9 0.0 n/a
36h 12.2 4.5 91 56 1,025.1 0.00 / 0.00 1 276.9 n/a
42h 6.1 1.7 88 74 1,026.8 0.00 / 0.00 5 167.6 n/a
Saturday 3.5 1.0 123 89 1,027.8 0.00 / 0.00 4 0.0 n/a
54h 2.4 1.4 129 94 1,028.6 0.00 / 0.00 7 0.0 n/a
60h 12.1 3.5 82 52 1,026.6 0.00 / 0.00 0 272.0 n/a
66h 5.8 1.5 102 86 1,028.5 0.00 / 0.00 2 165.6 n/a
Sunday 3.4 1.1 115 93 1,028.9 0.00 / 0.00 5 0.0 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-10-29 00:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Pratteln?
Now 5.1 C with mostly cloudy skies and a 0.9 m/s easterly wind. Next 24h: 3.7 to 12.9 C, max wind 3.0 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 277 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Pratteln today?
Sunrise around 07:07 and sunset around 17:18 (local time). Day length about 10h 11m.
What is the local time in Pratteln?
Local time is 09:08. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+01:00).
What type of place is Pratteln?
Pratteln is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Pratteln?
Population about 16,650.
What is the elevation of Pratteln?
DEM 292 m.
Where is Pratteln located?
It is at 47.51850, 7.69275 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Pratteln in?
It is in Switzerland.

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Last updated 2021-12-03
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