Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
8'841 49.5%
Men
9'026 50.5%
Children & youth (0–19)
3'840 21.5%
Swiss citizens
13'218 72.3%
Foreign residents
5'055 27.7%
0–19 · 3'840 · 21.5%20–64 · 11'016 · 61.7%65+ · 3'011 · 16.9%
Foreign residents 27.7%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 64.0%59.3% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 65.9%46.5% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 58.5%46.0% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 58.4%23.2% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP28.2% · strongest party
SVP28.2%
Mitte23.4%
GRÜNE17.7%
FDP14.5%
GLP6.7%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier54%
Cantonal tax multiplier78%
54%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 7 of 11 in canton ZugSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Cham · 3.4 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.9 °C
Precipitation 20251'100 mm
10.9 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitecham.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (3)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Cham?
- Cham has 3 postal codes: 6330, 6331, 6332.
- What is the tax rate in Cham?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Cham is 54% (2026); canton ZG levies 78%.
- How many residents does Cham have?
- Cham has 17'867 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Cham in?
- Cham is located in canton ZG.