Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
418 49.3%
Men
430 50.7%
Children & youth (0–19)
177 20.9%
Swiss citizens
727 84.8%
Foreign residents
130 15.2%
0–19 · 177 · 20.9%20–64 · 504 · 59.4%65+ · 167 · 19.7%
Foreign residents 15.2%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 64.8%57.4% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 66.3%48.9% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 57.9%45.8% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 58.0%25.1% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP32.0% · strongest party
SVP32.0%
SP25.5%
FDP11.5%
GRÜNE10.1%
Mitte9.4%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier64%
Cantonal tax multiplier100%
64%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 69 of 86 in canton Basel-LandschaftSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Rünenberg · 5.1 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.6 °C
Precipitation 20251'038 mm
10.6 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websiteboeckten.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (2)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Böckten?
- Böckten has 2 postal codes: 4450, 4461.
- What is the tax rate in Böckten?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Böckten is 64% (2026); canton BL levies 100%.
- How many residents does Böckten have?
- Böckten has 848 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Böckten in?
- Böckten is located in canton BL.