Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
1'046 47.9%
Men
1'136 52.1%
Children & youth (0–19)
385 17.6%
Swiss citizens
1'747 79.1%
Foreign residents
462 20.9%
0–19 · 385 · 17.6%20–64 · 1'315 · 60.3%65+ · 482 · 22.1%
Foreign residents 20.9%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 62.9%64.1% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 64.3%74.8% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 53.8%41.9% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 53.8%14.2% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP50.7% · strongest party
SVP50.7%
FDP12.4%
SP9.3%
EVP6.1%
Mitte5.5%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier117%
Cantonal tax multiplier103%
117%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 153 of 196 in canton AargauSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Mosen · 7.9 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.1 °C
Precipitation 2025913 mm
10.1 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitegontenschwil.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (2)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Gontenschwil?
- Gontenschwil has 2 postal codes: 5046, 5728.
- What is the tax rate in Gontenschwil?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Gontenschwil is 117% (2026); canton AG levies 103%.
- How many residents does Gontenschwil have?
- Gontenschwil has 2'182 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Gontenschwil in?
- Gontenschwil is located in canton AG.