Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
19'923 51.2%
Men
19'026 48.8%
Children & youth (0–19)
6'489 16.7%
Swiss citizens
29'755 76.0%
Foreign residents
9'422 24.1%
0–19 · 6'489 · 16.7%20–64 · 23'867 · 61.3%65+ · 8'593 · 22.1%
Foreign residents 24.1%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 56.0%53.8% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 57.2%40.9% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 57.0%54.1% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 56.7%29.4% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SP25.6% · strongest party
SP25.6%
SVP23.0%
Mitte19.1%
FDP13.9%
GLP8.4%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier88%
Cantonal tax multiplier92%
88%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 46 of 100 in canton GrisonsSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Chur · 2.1 kmAnnual mean temperature 202511.6 °C
Precipitation 2025760 mm
11.6 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitechur.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (6)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Chur?
- Chur has 6 postal codes: 7000, 7023, 7026, 7063, 7064, 7074.
- What is the tax rate in Chur?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Chur is 88% (2026); canton GR levies 92%.
- How many residents does Chur have?
- Chur has 38'949 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Chur in?
- Chur is located in canton GR.