Switzerland · Canton SZ
Lachen
8853SZ CANTON8853
Residents
9'458
Area
4.3 km²
Tax multiplier
125%
Postal codes
1
Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
4'714 49.8%
Men
4'744 50.2%
Children & youth (0–19)
1'834 19.4%
Swiss citizens
6'464 67.8%
Foreign residents
3'065 32.2%
0–19 · 1'834 · 19.4%20–64 · 5'758 · 60.9%65+ · 1'866 · 19.7%
Foreign residents 32.2%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 64.1%62.8% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 65.6%54.2% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 61.2%42.2% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 60.8%17.8% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023FDP29.9% · strongest party
FDP29.9%
SVP27.4%
SP17.7%
Mitte12.5%
GLP5.0%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier125%
Cantonal tax multiplier110%
125%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 5 of 30 in canton SchwyzSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Lachen / Galgenen · 3.3 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.9 °C
Precipitation 20251'331 mm
10.9 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitelachen.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (1)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Lachen?
- The postal code of Lachen is 8853.
- What is the tax rate in Lachen?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Lachen is 125% (2026); canton SZ levies 110%.
- How many residents does Lachen have?
- Lachen has 9'458 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Lachen in?
- Lachen is located in canton SZ.