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Thônex

1226
GE CANTON1226
Residents
16'690
Area
3.8 km²
Tax multiplier
44%
Postal codes
1

Demographics

BFS · 2023
Women
8'647 51.8%
Men
8'043 48.2%
Children & youth (0–19)
3'642 21.8%
Swiss citizens
10'473 62.3%
Foreign residents
6'336 37.7%
0–19 · 3'642 · 21.8%20–64 · 10'077 · 60.4%65+ · 2'971 · 17.8%
Foreign residents 37.7%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 54.6%48.9% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»Switzerland: rejected · turnout 54.6%38.2% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die IndividualbesteuerungSwitzerland: accepted · turnout 52.3%64.8% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Politics

National Council election 2023
SVP18.4% · strongest party
SVP18.4%
FDP17.2%
SP15.7%
MCR12.9%
GRÜNE12.5%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Taxes 2026

ESTV
Municipal tax multiplier44%
Cantonal tax multiplier147.5%
44%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 28 of 45 in canton Geneva
Source: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026

Climate

Genève / Cointrin · 7.5 km
Annual mean temperature 202511.9 °C
Precipitation 2025921 mm
11.9 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026

Municipality

Wikidata · CC0
Head of governmentFlorian Wünsche · FDP.Die Liberalen
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026

Postal codes (1)

swisstopo

Nearby municipalities

swisstopo

Frequently asked questions

What is the postal code of Thônex?
The postal code of Thônex is 1226.
What is the tax rate in Thônex?
The municipal tax multiplier of Thônex is 44% (2026); canton GE levies 147.5%.
How many residents does Thônex have?
Thônex has 16'690 residents (2023).
Which canton is Thônex in?
Thônex is located in canton GE.

Map

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