Switzerland · Canton AG
Buchs
5033AG CANTON5033
Residents
8'429
Area
5.3 km²
Tax multiplier
118%
Postal codes
1
Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
4'267 50.6%
Men
4'162 49.4%
Children & youth (0–19)
1'873 22.2%
Swiss citizens
5'313 62.6%
Foreign residents
3'178 37.4%
0–19 · 1'873 · 22.2%20–64 · 5'168 · 61.3%65+ · 1'388 · 16.5%
Foreign residents 37.4%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 58.3%50.5% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 59.0%45.2% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 54.1%52.0% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 53.7%29.6% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP31.0% · strongest party
SVP31.0%
SP18.7%
FDP15.2%
GLP9.0%
Mitte8.9%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier118%
Cantonal tax multiplier103%
118%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 162 of 196 in canton AargauSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Buchs / Aarau · 1.1 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.9 °C
Precipitation 20251'065 mm
10.9 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitebuchs-aargau.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (1)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Buchs?
- The postal code of Buchs is 5033.
- What is the tax rate in Buchs?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Buchs is 118% (2026); canton AG levies 103%.
- How many residents does Buchs have?
- Buchs has 8'429 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Buchs in?
- Buchs is located in canton AG.