Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
797 51.9%
Men
739 48.1%
Children & youth (0–19)
305 19.9%
Swiss citizens
1'275 82.7%
Foreign residents
266 17.3%
0–19 · 305 · 19.9%20–64 · 829 · 54.0%65+ · 402 · 26.2%
Foreign residents 17.3%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 57.5%50.5% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 57.5%41.7% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 65.3%61.3% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 65.3%28.8% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SP28.2% · strongest party
SP28.2%
SVP24.7%
FDP22.2%
GRÜNE8.3%
GLP5.1%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier76%
Cantonal tax multiplier155%
76%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 258 of 300 in canton VaudSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Les Charbonnières · 1.4 kmAnnual mean temperature 20257.7 °C
Precipitation 20251'175 mm
7.7 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Head of governmentGabriel Gay
Websitelabbaye.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (3)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of L'Abbaye?
- L'Abbaye has 3 postal codes: 1342, 1344, 1346.
- What is the tax rate in L'Abbaye?
- The municipal tax multiplier of L'Abbaye is 76% (2026); canton VD levies 155%.
- How many residents does L'Abbaye have?
- L'Abbaye has 1'536 residents (2023).
- Which canton is L'Abbaye in?
- L'Abbaye is located in canton VD.