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Switzerland · Canton GE

Geneva

1201–1292
GE CANTON1201120212031204+9 PLZ
Residents
206'635
Area
18.3 km²
Tax multiplier
45.49%
Postal codes
13

Demographics

BFS · 2023
Women
107'599 52.1%
Men
99'036 47.9%
Children & youth (0–19)
37'107 18.0%
Swiss citizens
104'142 49.8%
Foreign residents
104'919 50.2%
0–19 · 37'107 · 18.0%20–64 · 136'723 · 66.2%65+ · 32'805 · 15.9%
Foreign residents 50.2%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 54.3%38.7% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 54.3%32.0% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 50.8%69.8% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 50.8%48.7% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Politics

National Council election 2023
SP22.9% · strongest party
SP22.9%
GRÜNE16.9%
SVP13.5%
FDP13.2%
MCR11.4%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Taxes 2026

ESTV
Municipal tax multiplier45.49%
Cantonal tax multiplier147.5%
45.49%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 30 of 45 in canton Geneva
Source: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026

Climate

Genève / Cointrin · 3.1 km
Annual mean temperature 202511.9 °C
Precipitation 2025921 mm
11.9 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026

Municipality

Wikidata · CC0
Head of governmentChristina Kitsos · Sozialdemokratische Partei der Schweiz
Websitegeneve.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026

Postal codes (13)

swisstopo
1201
Genève
1202
Genève
1203
Genève
1204
Genève
1205
Genève
1206
Genève
1207
Genève
1208
Genève
1209
Genève
1213
Petit-Lancy
1218
Le Grand-Saconnex
1227
Carouge GE
1292
Chambésy

Nearby municipalities

swisstopo
Le Grand-Saconnex
GE · 2.4 km
Vernier
GE · 2.5 km
Pregny-Chambésy
GE · 2.7 km
Carouge
GE · 3 km
Chêne-Bougeries
GE · 3.4 km
Cologny
GE · 3.4 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the postal code of Geneva?
Geneva has 13 postal codes: 1201, 1202, 1203, 1204, 1205, 1206, 1207, 1208, 1209, 1213, 1218, 1227 ….
What is the tax rate in Geneva?
The municipal tax multiplier of Geneva is 45.49% (2026); canton GE levies 147.5%.
How many residents does Geneva have?
Geneva has 206'635 residents (2023).
Which canton is Geneva in?
Geneva is located in canton GE.

Map

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