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Werthenstein

6105–6110
LU CANTON610561066110
Residents
2'199
Area
15.8 km²
Tax multiplier
215%
Postal codes
3

Demographics

BFS · 2023
Women
1'067 48.5%
Men
1'132 51.5%
Children & youth (0–19)
525 23.9%
Swiss citizens
1'798 82.4%
Foreign residents
383 17.6%
0–19 · 525 · 23.9%20–64 · 1'332 · 60.6%65+ · 342 · 15.6%
Foreign residents 17.6%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 65.7%63.2% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»Switzerland: rejected · turnout 66.6%70.3% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die IndividualbesteuerungSwitzerland: accepted · turnout 56.4%40.3% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Politics

National Council election 2023
SVP45.1% · strongest party
SVP45.1%
Mitte31.9%
FDP11.2%
SP5.6%
GRÜNE2.5%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Taxes 2026

ESTV
Municipal tax multiplier215%
Cantonal tax multiplier145%
215%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 64 of 79 in canton Lucerne
Source: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026

Climate

Schüpfheim · 13.2 km
Annual mean temperature 20258.9 °C
Precipitation 20251'277 mm
8.9 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026

Municipality

Wikidata · CC0
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026

Postal codes (3)

swisstopo

Nearby municipalities

swisstopo

Frequently asked questions

What is the postal code of Werthenstein?
Werthenstein has 3 postal codes: 6105, 6106, 6110.
What is the tax rate in Werthenstein?
The municipal tax multiplier of Werthenstein is 215% (2026); canton LU levies 145%.
How many residents does Werthenstein have?
Werthenstein has 2'199 residents (2023).
Which canton is Werthenstein in?
Werthenstein is located in canton LU.

Map

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