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Basel

About Basel

Population

178,428 in city

Size

22 km² (8 mi²)

Altitude

260 m

Basel, one of the biggest cities in Switzerland, and its surrounding region are of key economic importance. With its advantageous position next to two major EU states, its excellent infrastructure, and its key financial and insurance institutions, Basel has become a premier centre for business, finance and trade. The chemical and pharmaceutical companies which are headquartered in the city make an impressive contribution to Switzerland`s gross national product, and are active players on a global industry stage.

Metro Cities

Aesch, Allschwil, Basel, Bettingen, Birsfelden, Weil am Rhein

No. of Buildings

No.	Current status
114	All Buildings
102	existing
4	under construction
2	planned
1	unbuilt
5	demolished

Tallest Buildings

#	Building	Height	Year
1	Roche Turm Bau 1	584 ft	2015
2	Basler Messeturm	344 ft	2003
3	Bâloise-Hochhaus	292 ft	2020
4	Meret-Oppenheim Hochhaus	266 ft	2018
5	Grosspeter Tower	256 ft	2017

Building types

No.	Type
53	high-rise building
39	low-rise building
6	chimney
4	church
4	skyscraper
2	observation tower
2	silo
2	building with towers
1	hall
1	stadium

Other buildings

No.	Type
6	Famous buildings
3	Buildings with construction images