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Switzerland · Canton ZH

Benken

8463
ZH CANTON8463
Residents
853
Area
5.7 km²
Tax multiplier
110%
Postal codes
1

Demographics

BFS · 2023
Women
417 48.9%
Men
436 51.1%
Children & youth (0–19)
180 21.1%
Swiss citizens
754 85.4%
Foreign residents
129 14.6%
0–19 · 180 · 21.1%20–64 · 514 · 60.3%65+ · 159 · 18.6%
Foreign residents 14.6%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 65.5%62.7% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»Switzerland: rejected · turnout 66.5%57.1% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die IndividualbesteuerungSwitzerland: accepted · turnout 65.3%41.5% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Politics

National Council election 2023
SVP49.1% · strongest party
SVP49.1%
SP12.2%
FDP9.3%
GLP8.6%
GRÜNE7.7%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Taxes 2026

ESTV
Municipal tax multiplier110%
Cantonal tax multiplier95%
110%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 85 of 160 in canton Zurich
Source: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026

Climate

Schaffhausen · 3.6 km
Annual mean temperature 202510.6 °C
Precipitation 2025982 mm
10.6 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026

Municipality

Wikidata · CC0
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026

Postal codes (1)

swisstopo

Nearby municipalities

swisstopo

Frequently asked questions

What is the postal code of Benken?
The postal code of Benken is 8463.
What is the tax rate in Benken?
The municipal tax multiplier of Benken is 110% (2026); canton ZH levies 95%.
How many residents does Benken have?
Benken has 853 residents (2023).
Which canton is Benken in?
Benken is located in canton ZH.

Map

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