Switzerland · Canton VD
Begnins
1268VD CANTON1268
Residents
1'999
Area
4.8 km²
Tax multiplier
62.5%
Postal codes
1
Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
1'047 52.4%
Men
952 47.6%
Children & youth (0–19)
430 21.5%
Swiss citizens
1'473 72.4%
Foreign residents
562 27.6%
0–19 · 430 · 21.5%20–64 · 1'166 · 58.3%65+ · 403 · 20.2%
Foreign residents 27.6%0%61.6%
Source: BFS/OFS · retrieved 24.07.2026
Recent federal votes
BFS · sd-t-17-0214.06.2026Änderung des Bundesgesetzes über den zivilen Ersatzdienst (Zivildienstgesetz, ZDG)● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 57.2%54.5% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 57.8%33.7% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 61.0%68.4% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 60.9%33.5% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023FDP25.1% · strongest party
FDP25.1%
SP22.9%
SVP21.7%
GRÜNE13.4%
GLP10.5%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier62.5%
Cantonal tax multiplier155%
62.5%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 54 of 300 in canton VaudSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Nyon / Changins · 6.1 kmAnnual mean temperature 202511.8 °C
Precipitation 2025985 mm
11.8 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Head of governmentAntoine Nicolas
Websitebegnins.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (1)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Begnins?
- The postal code of Begnins is 1268.
- What is the tax rate in Begnins?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Begnins is 62.5% (2026); canton VD levies 155%.
- How many residents does Begnins have?
- Begnins has 1'999 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Begnins in?
- Begnins is located in canton VD.