Switzerland · Canton FR
Chénens
1744FR CANTON1744
Residents
847
Area
3.9 km²
Tax multiplier
91.7%
Postal codes
1
Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
432 51.0%
Men
415 49.0%
Children & youth (0–19)
226 26.7%
Swiss citizens
715 80.7%
Foreign residents
171 19.3%
0–19 · 226 · 26.7%20–64 · 516 · 60.9%65+ · 105 · 12.4%
Foreign residents 19.3%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 52.6%46.3% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 52.9%41.5% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 49.3%57.1% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 49.1%30.0% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP24.1% · strongest party
SVP24.1%
Mitte20.8%
SP19.0%
GRÜNE15.0%
FDP14.1%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier91.7%
Cantonal tax multiplier96%
91.7%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 107 of 117 in canton FribourgSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Payerne · 8.6 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.8 °C
Precipitation 2025806 mm
10.8 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitechenens.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (1)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Chénens?
- The postal code of Chénens is 1744.
- What is the tax rate in Chénens?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Chénens is 91.7% (2026); canton FR levies 96%.
- How many residents does Chénens have?
- Chénens has 847 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Chénens in?
- Chénens is located in canton FR.