Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
2'287 48.6%
Men
2'420 51.4%
Children & youth (0–19)
982 20.9%
Swiss citizens
3'459 72.8%
Foreign residents
1'294 27.2%
0–19 · 982 · 20.9%20–64 · 2'644 · 56.2%65+ · 1'081 · 23.0%
Foreign residents 27.2%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 54.4%50.2% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 54.4%40.0% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 58.9%63.8% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 58.9%32.2% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SP36.8% · strongest party
SP36.8%
SVP23.6%
FDP17.8%
GRÜNE7.1%
GLP5.5%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier58.5%
Cantonal tax multiplier155%
58.5%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 22 of 300 in canton VaudSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Les Charbonnières · 8.8 kmAnnual mean temperature 20257.7 °C
Precipitation 20251'175 mm
7.7 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Head of governmentJeannine Rainaud - Meylan
Websitecommuneduchenit.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (3)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Le Chenit?
- Le Chenit has 3 postal codes: 1341, 1347, 1348.
- What is the tax rate in Le Chenit?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Le Chenit is 58.5% (2026); canton VD levies 155%.
- How many residents does Le Chenit have?
- Le Chenit has 4'707 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Le Chenit in?
- Le Chenit is located in canton VD.