Switzerland · Canton NW
Buochs
6374NW CANTON6374
Residents
5'487
Area
12 km²
Tax multiplier
197%
Postal codes
1
Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
2'693 49.1%
Men
2'794 50.9%
Children & youth (0–19)
1'051 19.2%
Swiss citizens
4'534 82.7%
Foreign residents
949 17.3%
0–19 · 1'051 · 19.2%20–64 · 3'270 · 59.6%65+ · 1'166 · 21.3%
Foreign residents 17.3%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 62.1%65.2% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 63.6%56.8% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 62.5%38.4% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 62.2%16.0% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023Mitte49.5% · strongest party
Mitte49.5%
SVP39.4%
FDP11.1%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier197%
Cantonal tax multiplier261%
197%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 6 of 11 in canton NidwaldenSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Gersau · 7.9 kmAnnual mean temperature 202511.1 °C
Precipitation 20251'637 mm
11.1 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitebuochs.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (1)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Buochs?
- The postal code of Buochs is 6374.
- What is the tax rate in Buochs?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Buochs is 197% (2026); canton NW levies 261%.
- How many residents does Buochs have?
- Buochs has 5'487 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Buochs in?
- Buochs is located in canton NW.