Switzerland · Canton ZH
Dachsen
8447ZH CANTON8447
Residents
1'971
Area
2.7 km²
Tax multiplier
111%
Postal codes
1
Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
976 49.5%
Men
995 50.5%
Children & youth (0–19)
385 19.5%
Swiss citizens
1'633 84.8%
Foreign residents
293 15.2%
0–19 · 385 · 19.5%20–64 · 1'158 · 58.8%65+ · 428 · 21.7%
Foreign residents 15.2%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 64.4%57.5% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 65.1%42.3% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 66.1%50.9% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 66.3%28.2% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP29.0% · strongest party
SVP29.0%
SP16.0%
GLP13.9%
Mitte12.5%
FDP11.8%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier111%
Cantonal tax multiplier95%
111%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 89 of 160 in canton ZurichSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Schaffhausen · 1.4 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.6 °C
Precipitation 2025982 mm
10.6 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitedachsen.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (1)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Dachsen?
- The postal code of Dachsen is 8447.
- What is the tax rate in Dachsen?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Dachsen is 111% (2026); canton ZH levies 95%.
- How many residents does Dachsen have?
- Dachsen has 1'971 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Dachsen in?
- Dachsen is located in canton ZH.