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Switzerland · Canton FR

Echarlens

1628–1646
FR CANTON16281646
Residents
841
Area
5.2 km²
Tax multiplier
70%
Postal codes
2

Demographics

BFS · 2023
Women
417 49.6%
Men
424 50.4%
Children & youth (0–19)
162 19.3%
Swiss citizens
713 84.3%
Foreign residents
133 15.7%
0–19 · 162 · 19.3%20–64 · 555 · 66.0%65+ · 124 · 14.7%
Foreign residents 15.7%0%61.6%
Source: BFS/OFS · retrieved 24.07.2026

Recent federal votes

BFS · sd-t-17-02
14.06.2026Änderung des Bundesgesetzes über den zivilen Ersatzdienst (Zivildienstgesetz, ZDG)Switzerland: accepted · turnout 61.3%52.3% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»Switzerland: rejected · turnout 61.3%46.6% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die IndividualbesteuerungSwitzerland: accepted · turnout 58.6%61.9% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Politics

National Council election 2023
SVP25.8% · strongest party
SVP25.8%
FDP20.9%
Mitte19.8%
SP17.2%
GRÜNE11.8%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Taxes 2026

ESTV
Municipal tax multiplier70%
Cantonal tax multiplier96%
70%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 19 of 117 in canton Fribourg
Source: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026

Climate

Marsens · 2.2 km
Annual mean temperature 20259.6 °C
Precipitation 20251'126 mm
9.6 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026

Municipality

Wikidata · CC0
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026

Postal codes (2)

swisstopo

Nearby municipalities

swisstopo

Frequently asked questions

What is the postal code of Echarlens?
Echarlens has 2 postal codes: 1628, 1646.
What is the tax rate in Echarlens?
The municipal tax multiplier of Echarlens is 70% (2026); canton FR levies 96%.
How many residents does Echarlens have?
Echarlens has 841 residents (2023).
Which canton is Echarlens in?
Echarlens is located in canton FR.

Map

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