Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
1'680 52.8%
Men
1'503 47.2%
Children & youth (0–19)
731 23.0%
Swiss citizens
2'567 79.7%
Foreign residents
655 20.3%
0–19 · 731 · 23.0%20–64 · 1'842 · 57.9%65+ · 610 · 19.2%
Foreign residents 20.3%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 60.8%48.7% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 60.8%32.4% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 64.6%68.6% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 64.6%33.9% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023FDP23.3% · strongest party
FDP23.3%
SVP21.5%
SP19.6%
GRÜNE14.7%
GLP11.3%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier66%
Cantonal tax multiplier155%
66%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 87 of 300 in canton VaudSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Bière · 11.2 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.4 °C
Precipitation 20251'042 mm
10.4 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Head of governmentDaniel Meienberger
Websiteechichens.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (4)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Echichens?
- Echichens has 4 postal codes: 1112, 1113, 1114, 1125.
- What is the tax rate in Echichens?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Echichens is 66% (2026); canton VD levies 155%.
- How many residents does Echichens have?
- Echichens has 3'183 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Echichens in?
- Echichens is located in canton VD.