Switzerland · Canton BL
Wahlen
4246BL CANTON4246
Residents
1'585
Area
5.4 km²
Tax multiplier
60%
Postal codes
1
Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
784 49.5%
Men
801 50.5%
Children & youth (0–19)
334 21.1%
Swiss citizens
1'313 82.5%
Foreign residents
279 17.5%
0–19 · 334 · 21.1%20–64 · 942 · 59.4%65+ · 309 · 19.5%
Foreign residents 17.5%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 54.0%57.5% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 54.9%70.6% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 49.5%47.2% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 49.4%22.3% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP48.1% · strongest party
SVP48.1%
Mitte14.5%
SP12.8%
FDP10.4%
GRÜNE6.9%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier60%
Cantonal tax multiplier100%
60%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 47 of 86 in canton Basel-LandschaftSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Delémont · 13.7 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.4 °C
Precipitation 20251'089 mm
10.4 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitewahlen.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (1)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Wahlen?
- The postal code of Wahlen is 4246.
- What is the tax rate in Wahlen?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Wahlen is 60% (2026); canton BL levies 100%.
- How many residents does Wahlen have?
- Wahlen has 1'585 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Wahlen in?
- Wahlen is located in canton BL.