What is the postal code of Penthaz?

The postal code of Penthaz is 1303.

What is the tax rate in Penthaz?

The municipal tax multiplier of Penthaz is 69.5% (2026); canton VD levies 155%.

How many residents does Penthaz have?

Penthaz has 1'898 residents (2023).

Which canton is Penthaz in?

Penthaz is located in canton VD.

Switzerland · Canton VD

Penthaz

1303

VD CANTON1303

Residents

1'898

Area

3.8 km²

Tax multiplier

69.5%

Postal codes

Demographics

BFS · 2023

Women

944 49.7%

Men

954 50.3%

Children & youth (0–19)

469 24.7%

Swiss citizens

1'458 75.0%

Foreign residents

487 25.0%

0–19 · 469 · 24.7%20–64 · 1'164 · 61.3%65+ · 265 · 14.0%

Foreign residents 25.0%0%61.6%

Source: BFS/OFS · retrieved 24.07.2026

Recent federal votes

BFS · sd-t-17-02

14.06.2026Änderung des Bundesgesetzes über den zivilen Ersatzdienst (Zivildienstgesetz, ZDG)● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 52.0%50.0% yes

14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 52.0%44.0% yes

08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 57.0%67.4% yes

08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 57.0%26.7% yes

Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Politics

National Council election 2023

SVP25.6% · strongest party

SVP25.6%

SP25.5%

FDP20.4%

GRÜNE11.1%

GLP7.0%

Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Taxes 2026

ESTV

Municipal tax multiplier69.5%

Cantonal tax multiplier155%

69.5%CH range 25%525%

Tax rank 138 of 300 in canton Vaud

Source: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026

Climate

Villars-Tiercelin · 13.2 km

Annual mean temperature 20259.2 °C

Precipitation 20251'253 mm

9.2 °CCH range -5.5°14°

Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026

Municipality

Wikidata · CC0

Head of governmentPhilippe Besson

Websitepenthaz.ch ↗

Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026

Postal codes (1)

swisstopo

1303

Penthaz

Nearby municipalities

swisstopo

Frequently asked questions

What is the postal code of Penthaz?: The postal code of Penthaz is 1303.
What is the tax rate in Penthaz?: The municipal tax multiplier of Penthaz is 69.5% (2026); canton VD levies 155%.
How many residents does Penthaz have?: Penthaz has 1'898 residents (2023).
Which canton is Penthaz in?: Penthaz is located in canton VD.

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