What is the postal code of Château-d’Oex?

Château-d’Oex has 2 postal codes: 1659, 1660.

What is the tax rate in Château-d’Oex?

The municipal tax multiplier of Château-d’Oex is 81.5% (2026); canton VD levies 155%.

How many residents does Château-d’Oex have?

Château-d’Oex has 3'624 residents (2023).

Which canton is Château-d’Oex in?

Château-d’Oex is located in canton VD.

Switzerland · Canton VD

Château-d’Oex

1659–1660

VD CANTON1659 1660

Residents

3'624

Area

113.7 km²

Tax multiplier

81.5%

Postal codes

Demographics

BFS · 2023

Women

1'873 51.7%

Men

1'751 48.3%

Children & youth (0–19)

728 20.1%

Swiss citizens

2'593 71.0%

Foreign residents

1'060 29.0%

0–19 · 728 · 20.1%20–64 · 2'042 · 56.3%65+ · 854 · 23.6%

Foreign residents 29.0%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 52.2%59.6% yes

14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 52.2%47.8% yes

08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 59.6%61.5% yes

08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 59.6%24.0% yes

Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Politics

National Council election 2023

SVP35.1% · strongest party

SVP35.1%

FDP30.7%

SP14.9%

GRÜNE6.6%

GLP4.2%

Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Taxes 2026

ESTV

Municipal tax multiplier81.5%

Cantonal tax multiplier155%

81.5%CH range 25%525%

Tax rank 299 of 300 in canton Vaud

Source: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026

Climate

Château-d'Oex · 2.4 km

Annual mean temperature 20258.3 °C

Precipitation 20251'087 mm

8.3 °CCH range -5.5°14°

Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026

Municipality

Wikidata · CC0

Head of governmentCharles-André Ramseier

Websitechateaudoex-admin.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 Château-d’Oex?: Château-d’Oex has 2 postal codes: 1659, 1660.
What is the tax rate in Château-d’Oex?: The municipal tax multiplier of Château-d’Oex is 81.5% (2026); canton VD levies 155%.
How many residents does Château-d’Oex have?: Château-d’Oex has 3'624 residents (2023).
Which canton is Château-d’Oex in?: Château-d’Oex is located in canton VD.

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