Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
199 46.5%
Men
229 53.5%
Children & youth (0–19)
82 19.2%
Swiss citizens
297 68.9%
Foreign residents
134 31.1%
0–19 · 82 · 19.2%20–64 · 243 · 56.8%65+ · 103 · 24.1%
Foreign residents 31.1%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 61.9%58.3% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 61.9%74.8% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 51.2%20.6% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 52.0%9.4% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP54.4% · strongest party
SVP54.4%
Mitte42.4%
Übrige3.2%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier108%
Cantonal tax multiplier100%
108%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 15 of 19 in canton UriSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Göschenen · 4.2 kmAnnual mean temperature 20259.6 °C
Precipitation 20251'084 mm
9.6 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitewassen.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (2)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Wassen?
- Wassen has 2 postal codes: 6484, 6485.
- What is the tax rate in Wassen?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Wassen is 108% (2026); canton UR levies 100%.
- How many residents does Wassen have?
- Wassen has 428 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Wassen in?
- Wassen is located in canton UR.