Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
2'120 49.2%
Men
2'187 50.8%
Children & youth (0–19)
803 18.6%
Swiss citizens
3'519 81.1%
Foreign residents
821 18.9%
0–19 · 803 · 18.6%20–64 · 2'557 · 59.4%65+ · 947 · 22.0%
Foreign residents 18.9%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 63.7%56.9% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 63.9%54.8% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 55.3%33.4% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 55.3%19.1% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023Mitte51.1% · strongest party
Mitte51.1%
SVP28.8%
SP12.4%
GRÜNE3.9%
FDP1.9%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier130%
Cantonal tax multiplier100%
130%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 102 of 122 in canton ValaisSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Montana · 14.7 kmAnnual mean temperature 20257.7 °C
Precipitation 2025794 mm
7.7 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websiteleuk.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (7)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Leuk?
- Leuk has 7 postal codes: 3945, 3951, 3952, 3953, 3956, 3957, 3970.
- What is the tax rate in Leuk?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Leuk is 130% (2026); canton VS levies 100%.
- How many residents does Leuk have?
- Leuk has 4'307 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Leuk in?
- Leuk is located in canton VS.