Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
2'422 50.0%
Men
2'421 50.0%
Children & youth (0–19)
1'110 22.9%
Swiss citizens
2'870 58.9%
Foreign residents
2'005 41.1%
0–19 · 1'110 · 22.9%20–64 · 2'942 · 60.7%65+ · 791 · 16.3%
Foreign residents 41.1%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 48.5%54.5% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 48.5%50.5% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 50.5%59.7% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 50.5%31.3% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP28.7% · strongest party
SVP28.7%
SP27.4%
FDP20.6%
GRÜNE8.0%
GLP5.6%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier65%
Cantonal tax multiplier155%
65%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 70 of 300 in canton VaudSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Payerne · 9.9 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.8 °C
Precipitation 2025806 mm
10.8 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Head of governmentDaniel Trolliet
Websiteavenches.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (3)
swisstopoNearby municipalities
swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Avenches?
- Avenches has 3 postal codes: 1564, 1580, 1721.
- What is the tax rate in Avenches?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Avenches is 65% (2026); canton VD levies 155%.
- How many residents does Avenches have?
- Avenches has 4'843 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Avenches in?
- Avenches is located in canton VD.