What is the postal code of Fribourg?

Fribourg has 2 postal codes: 1700, 1722.

What is the tax rate in Fribourg?

The municipal tax multiplier of Fribourg is 80% (2026); canton FR levies 96%.

How many residents does Fribourg have?

Fribourg has 38'660 residents (2023).

Which canton is Fribourg in?

Fribourg is located in canton FR.

Switzerland · Canton FR

Fribourg

1700–1722

FR CANTON1700 1722

Residents

38'660

Area

9.3 km²

Tax multiplier

80%

Postal codes

Demographics

BFS · 2023

Women

19'405 50.2%

Men

19'255 49.8%

Children & youth (0–19)

7'354 19.0%

Swiss citizens

23'790 60.8%

Foreign residents

15'361 39.2%

0–19 · 7'354 · 19.0%20–64 · 24'840 · 64.3%65+ · 6'466 · 16.7%

Foreign residents 39.2%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 56.6%34.9% yes

14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 56.6%24.4% yes

08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 56.2%66.4% yes

08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 56.2%51.1% yes

Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Politics

National Council election 2023

SP30.0% · strongest party

SP30.0%

GRÜNE23.7%

Mitte16.3%

SVP13.3%

FDP7.4%

Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Taxes 2026

ESTV

Municipal tax multiplier80%

Cantonal tax multiplier96%

80%CH range 25%525%

Tax rank 57 of 117 in canton Fribourg

Source: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026

Climate

Fribourg / Grangeneuve · 5.3 km

Annual mean temperature 202510 °C

Precipitation 2025918 mm

10 °CCH range -5.5°14°

Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026

Municipality

Wikidata · CC0

Head of governmentThierry Steiert · Sozialdemokratische Partei der Schweiz

Websiteville-fribourg.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 Fribourg?: Fribourg has 2 postal codes: 1700, 1722.
What is the tax rate in Fribourg?: The municipal tax multiplier of Fribourg is 80% (2026); canton FR levies 96%.
How many residents does Fribourg have?: Fribourg has 38'660 residents (2023).
Which canton is Fribourg in?: Fribourg is located in canton FR.

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