Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
3'014 50.0%
Men
3'016 50.0%
Children & youth (0–19)
1'310 21.7%
Swiss citizens
4'980 81.8%
Foreign residents
1'106 18.2%
0–19 · 1'310 · 21.7%20–64 · 3'623 · 60.1%65+ · 1'097 · 18.2%
Foreign residents 18.2%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 65.9%61.1% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 67.1%56.1% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 60.1%42.1% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 59.7%18.8% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023Mitte32.7% · strongest party
Mitte32.7%
SVP31.4%
FDP13.3%
SP9.0%
GRÜNE4.9%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier180%
Cantonal tax multiplier145%
180%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 25 of 79 in canton LucerneSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Mosen · 2.7 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.1 °C
Precipitation 2025913 mm
10.1 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitehitzkirch.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (6)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Hitzkirch?
- Hitzkirch has 6 postal codes: 6284, 6285, 6286, 6288, 6289, 6295.
- What is the tax rate in Hitzkirch?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Hitzkirch is 180% (2026); canton LU levies 145%.
- How many residents does Hitzkirch have?
- Hitzkirch has 6'030 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Hitzkirch in?
- Hitzkirch is located in canton LU.