Switzerland · Canton SO
Hochwald
4146SO CANTON4146
Residents
1'266
Area
8.4 km²
Tax multiplier
116%
Postal codes
1
Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
621 49.1%
Men
645 50.9%
Children & youth (0–19)
243 19.2%
Swiss citizens
1'137 88.7%
Foreign residents
145 11.3%
0–19 · 243 · 19.2%20–64 · 688 · 54.3%65+ · 335 · 26.5%
Foreign residents 11.3%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 71.0%51.8% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 71.5%47.3% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 66.4%50.6% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 66.8%28.7% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP29.2% · strongest party
SVP29.2%
Mitte18.8%
FDP16.6%
SP12.6%
GRÜNE12.6%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier116%
Cantonal tax multiplier104%
116%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 35 of 104 in canton SolothurnSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Basel / Binningen · 10.6 kmAnnual mean temperature 202511.8 °C
Precipitation 2025930 mm
11.8 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitehochwald.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (1)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Hochwald?
- The postal code of Hochwald is 4146.
- What is the tax rate in Hochwald?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Hochwald is 116% (2026); canton SO levies 104%.
- How many residents does Hochwald have?
- Hochwald has 1'266 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Hochwald in?
- Hochwald is located in canton SO.