Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
4'404 51.1%
Men
4'221 48.9%
Children & youth (0–19)
1'776 20.6%
Swiss citizens
6'501 74.8%
Foreign residents
2'191 25.2%
0–19 · 1'776 · 20.6%20–64 · 5'200 · 60.3%65+ · 1'649 · 19.1%
Foreign residents 25.2%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 60.6%58.0% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 61.6%55.9% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 52.5%45.8% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 52.4%22.3% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP36.6% · strongest party
SVP36.6%
SP15.5%
FDP15.1%
Mitte8.0%
GLP7.4%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier111%
Cantonal tax multiplier103%
111%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 117 of 196 in canton AargauSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Buchs / Aarau · 4.2 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.9 °C
Precipitation 20251'065 mm
10.9 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitegraenichen.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (2)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Gränichen?
- Gränichen has 2 postal codes: 5722, 5723.
- What is the tax rate in Gränichen?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Gränichen is 111% (2026); canton AG levies 103%.
- How many residents does Gränichen have?
- Gränichen has 8'625 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Gränichen in?
- Gränichen is located in canton AG.