What is the postal code of Assens?

The postal code of Assens is 1042.

What is the tax rate in Assens?

The municipal tax multiplier of Assens is 70% (2026); canton VD levies 155%.

How many residents does Assens have?

Assens has 1'703 residents (2023).

Which canton is Assens in?

Assens is located in canton VD.

Switzerland · Canton VD

Assens

1042

VD CANTON1042

Residents

1'703

Area

8.5 km²

Tax multiplier

70%

Postal codes

Demographics

BFS · 2023

Women

833 48.9%

Men

870 51.1%

Children & youth (0–19)

394 23.1%

Swiss citizens

1'441 83.9%

Foreign residents

276 16.1%

0–19 · 394 · 23.1%20–64 · 1'061 · 62.3%65+ · 248 · 14.6%

Foreign residents 16.1%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 56.9%59.1% yes

14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 57.2%45.3% yes

08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 64.5%62.7% yes

08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 64.5%28.6% yes

Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Politics

National Council election 2023

SVP32.2% · strongest party

SVP32.2%

FDP25.8%

SP16.2%

GLP8.3%

Mitte6.6%

Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Taxes 2026

ESTV

Municipal tax multiplier70%

Cantonal tax multiplier155%

70%CH range 25%525%

Tax rank 154 of 300 in canton Vaud

Source: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026

Climate

Villars-Tiercelin · 7.6 km

Annual mean temperature 20259.2 °C

Precipitation 20251'253 mm

9.2 °CCH range -5.5°14°

Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026

Municipality

Wikidata · CC0

Head of governmentBernard Despont

Websiteassens.ch ↗

Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026

Postal codes (1)

swisstopo

1042

Assens

Nearby municipalities

swisstopo

Frequently asked questions

What is the postal code of Assens?: The postal code of Assens is 1042.
What is the tax rate in Assens?: The municipal tax multiplier of Assens is 70% (2026); canton VD levies 155%.
How many residents does Assens have?: Assens has 1'703 residents (2023).
Which canton is Assens in?: Assens is located in canton VD.

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