Switzerland · Canton VD
Gimel
1188VD CANTON1188
Residents
2'470
Area
18.9 km²
Tax multiplier
73%
Postal codes
1
Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
1'263 51.1%
Men
1'207 48.9%
Children & youth (0–19)
617 25.0%
Swiss citizens
1'760 71.6%
Foreign residents
697 28.4%
0–19 · 617 · 25.0%20–64 · 1'426 · 57.7%65+ · 427 · 17.3%
Foreign residents 28.4%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 49.2%52.5% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 49.2%45.0% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 51.3%59.7% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 51.3%29.6% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP26.9% · strongest party
SVP26.9%
SP21.9%
FDP21.1%
GRÜNE12.0%
GLP7.0%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier73%
Cantonal tax multiplier155%
73%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 202 of 300 in canton VaudSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Bière · 2.7 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.4 °C
Precipitation 20251'042 mm
10.4 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Head of governmentSylvie Judas
Websitegimel.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (1)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Gimel?
- The postal code of Gimel is 1188.
- What is the tax rate in Gimel?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Gimel is 73% (2026); canton VD levies 155%.
- How many residents does Gimel have?
- Gimel has 2'470 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Gimel in?
- Gimel is located in canton VD.