Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
162 48.2%
Men
174 51.8%
Children & youth (0–19)
70 20.8%
Swiss citizens
283 83.5%
Foreign residents
56 16.5%
0–19 · 70 · 20.8%20–64 · 160 · 47.6%65+ · 106 · 31.5%
Foreign residents 16.5%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 61.7%60.0% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 61.7%36.6% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 56.1%40.0% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 56.1%19.8% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023Mitte66.0% · strongest party
Mitte66.0%
SVP23.1%
SP5.5%
GRÜNE2.9%
FDP1.2%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier140%
Cantonal tax multiplier100%
140%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 116 of 122 in canton ValaisSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Eggishorn · 3.4 kmAnnual mean temperature 2025-0.7 °C
-0.7 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitelax.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (3)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Lax?
- Lax has 3 postal codes: 3984, 3993, 3994.
- What is the tax rate in Lax?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Lax is 140% (2026); canton VS levies 100%.
- How many residents does Lax have?
- Lax has 336 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Lax in?
- Lax is located in canton VS.