Switzerland · Canton VD
Chessel
1846VD CANTON1846
Residents
521
Area
3.6 km²
Tax multiplier
65%
Postal codes
1
Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
265 50.9%
Men
256 49.1%
Children & youth (0–19)
122 23.4%
Swiss citizens
396 75.1%
Foreign residents
131 24.9%
0–19 · 122 · 23.4%20–64 · 316 · 60.7%65+ · 83 · 15.9%
Foreign residents 24.9%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 58.0%58.0% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 58.3%60.0% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 63.6%62.4% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 63.6%29.6% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP28.3% · strongest party
SVP28.3%
FDP28.0%
GRÜNE17.0%
SP14.3%
GLP2.7%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier65%
Cantonal tax multiplier155%
65%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 80 of 300 in canton VaudSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Aigle · 3.7 kmAnnual mean temperature 202511.5 °C
Precipitation 2025954 mm
11.5 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Head of governmentJacques Borgeaud
Websitechessel.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (1)
swisstopoNearby municipalities
swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Chessel?
- The postal code of Chessel is 1846.
- What is the tax rate in Chessel?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Chessel is 65% (2026); canton VD levies 155%.
- How many residents does Chessel have?
- Chessel has 521 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Chessel in?
- Chessel is located in canton VD.