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Varen

3953–3970
VS CANTON39533970
Residents
691
Area
12.8 km²
Tax multiplier
120%
Postal codes
2

Demographics

BFS · 2023
Women
327 47.3%
Men
364 52.7%
Children & youth (0–19)
114 16.5%
Swiss citizens
623 89.0%
Foreign residents
77 11.0%
0–19 · 114 · 16.5%20–64 · 390 · 56.4%65+ · 187 · 27.1%
Foreign residents 11.0%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 64.4%53.5% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»Switzerland: rejected · turnout 64.4%55.5% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die IndividualbesteuerungSwitzerland: accepted · turnout 55.7%29.9% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Politics

National Council election 2023
Mitte53.1% · strongest party
Mitte53.1%
SVP32.6%
SP7.8%
GRÜNE3.3%
FDP1.7%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Taxes 2026

ESTV
Municipal tax multiplier120%
Cantonal tax multiplier100%
120%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 49 of 122 in canton Valais
Source: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026

Climate

Montana · 11.3 km
Annual mean temperature 20257.7 °C
Precipitation 2025794 mm
7.7 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026

Municipality

Wikidata · CC0
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026

Postal codes (2)

swisstopo

Nearby municipalities

swisstopo

Frequently asked questions

What is the postal code of Varen?
Varen has 2 postal codes: 3953, 3970.
What is the tax rate in Varen?
The municipal tax multiplier of Varen is 120% (2026); canton VS levies 100%.
How many residents does Varen have?
Varen has 691 residents (2023).
Which canton is Varen in?
Varen is located in canton VS.

Map

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