Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
3'926 50.2%
Men
3'902 49.8%
Children & youth (0–19)
1'674 21.4%
Swiss citizens
6'920 88.0%
Foreign residents
943 12.0%
0–19 · 1'674 · 21.4%20–64 · 4'545 · 58.1%65+ · 1'609 · 20.6%
Foreign residents 12.0%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 68.5%62.1% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 69.6%47.4% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 63.8%52.0% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 63.6%19.7% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023Mitte28.9% · strongest party
Mitte28.9%
SVP25.7%
FDP16.1%
SP11.8%
GLP9.1%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier165%
Cantonal tax multiplier145%
165%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 17 of 79 in canton LucerneSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Luzern · 8.9 kmAnnual mean temperature 202511 °C
Precipitation 20251'222 mm
11 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Head of governmentBernhard Büchler
Websiterothenburg.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (3)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Rothenburg?
- Rothenburg has 3 postal codes: 6023, 6026, 6206.
- What is the tax rate in Rothenburg?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Rothenburg is 165% (2026); canton LU levies 145%.
- How many residents does Rothenburg have?
- Rothenburg has 7'828 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Rothenburg in?
- Rothenburg is located in canton LU.