What is the postal code of Bürchen?

Bürchen has 2 postal codes: 3935, 3942.

What is the tax rate in Bürchen?

The municipal tax multiplier of Bürchen is 130% (2026); canton VS levies 100%.

How many residents does Bürchen have?

Bürchen has 766 residents (2023).

Which canton is Bürchen in?

Bürchen is located in canton VS.

Switzerland · Canton VS

Bürchen

3935–3942

VS CANTON3935 3942

Residents

766

Area

13.5 km²

Tax multiplier

130%

Postal codes

Demographics

BFS · 2023

Women

374 48.8%

Men

392 51.2%

Children & youth (0–19)

110 14.4%

Swiss citizens

709 92.4%

Foreign residents

58 7.6%

0–19 · 110 · 14.4%20–64 · 447 · 58.4%65+ · 209 · 27.3%

Foreign residents 7.6%0%61.6%

Source: BFS/OFS · retrieved 24.07.2026

Recent federal votes

BFS · sd-t-17-02

14.06.2026Änderung des Bundesgesetzes über den zivilen Ersatzdienst (Zivildienstgesetz, ZDG)● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 58.4%57.6% yes

14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 58.4%45.2% yes

08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 55.0%36.4% yes

08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 55.3%21.3% yes

Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Politics

National Council election 2023

Mitte52.1% · strongest party

Mitte52.1%

SVP26.7%

SP11.1%

FDP5.3%

GLP2.9%

Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Taxes 2026

ESTV

Municipal tax multiplier130%

Cantonal tax multiplier100%

130%CH range 25%525%

Tax rank 109 of 122 in canton Valais

Source: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026

Climate

Visp · 2.8 km

Annual mean temperature 202511.3 °C

Precipitation 2025588 mm

11.3 °CCH range -5.5°14°

Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026

Municipality

Wikidata · CC0

Websitegemeinde.buerchen.ch ↗

Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026

Postal codes (2)

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Nearby municipalities

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Frequently asked questions

What is the postal code of Bürchen?: Bürchen has 2 postal codes: 3935, 3942.
What is the tax rate in Bürchen?: The municipal tax multiplier of Bürchen is 130% (2026); canton VS levies 100%.
How many residents does Bürchen have?: Bürchen has 766 residents (2023).
Which canton is Bürchen in?: Bürchen is located in canton VS.

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