Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
372 52.4%
Men
338 47.6%
Children & youth (0–19)
134 18.9%
Swiss citizens
655 91.0%
Foreign residents
65 9.0%
0–19 · 134 · 18.9%20–64 · 431 · 60.7%65+ · 145 · 20.4%
Foreign residents 9.0%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 55.4%26.2% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 55.7%30.3% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 51.1%54.9% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 50.6%50.9% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SP34.5% · strongest party
SP34.5%
GRÜNE22.0%
Mitte19.2%
SVP12.7%
FDP6.9%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier220%
Cantonal tax multiplier285%
220%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 32 of 50 in canton JuraSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Courtelary · 11.6 kmAnnual mean temperature 20258.7 °C
Precipitation 20251'119 mm
8.7 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitelajoux.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (2)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Lajoux?
- Lajoux has 2 postal codes: 2362, 2718.
- What is the tax rate in Lajoux?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Lajoux is 220% (2026); canton JU levies 285%.
- How many residents does Lajoux have?
- Lajoux has 710 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Lajoux in?
- Lajoux is located in canton JU.