Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
519 47.6%
Men
571 52.4%
Children & youth (0–19)
174 16.0%
Swiss citizens
787 72.4%
Foreign residents
300 27.6%
0–19 · 174 · 16.0%20–64 · 632 · 58.0%65+ · 284 · 26.1%
Foreign residents 27.6%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 56.3%54.7% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 58.4%47.6% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 54.4%50.6% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 54.2%26.0% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP30.1% · strongest party
SVP30.1%
SP26.0%
FDP13.1%
Mitte12.6%
GLP7.2%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier53%
Cantonal tax multiplier100%
53%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 9 of 86 in canton Basel-LandschaftSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Basel / Binningen · 9.7 kmAnnual mean temperature 202511.8 °C
Precipitation 2025930 mm
11.8 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (3)
swisstopoNearby municipalities
swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Augst?
- Augst has 3 postal codes: 4133, 4302, 4303.
- What is the tax rate in Augst?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Augst is 53% (2026); canton BL levies 100%.
- How many residents does Augst have?
- Augst has 1'090 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Augst in?
- Augst is located in canton BL.