Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
1'355 48.7%
Men
1'429 51.3%
Children & youth (0–19)
581 20.9%
Swiss citizens
2'236 80.5%
Foreign residents
541 19.5%
0–19 · 581 · 20.9%20–64 · 1'703 · 61.2%65+ · 500 · 18.0%
Foreign residents 19.5%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 62.8%63.0% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 63.6%66.0% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 54.8%37.3% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 54.6%14.2% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP33.1% · strongest party
SVP33.1%
Mitte31.5%
FDP13.5%
SP7.2%
GRÜNE4.8%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier230%
Cantonal tax multiplier145%
230%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 75 of 79 in canton LucerneSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Wynau · 7.9 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.5 °C
Precipitation 20251'082 mm
10.5 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitepfaffnau.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (4)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Pfaffnau?
- Pfaffnau has 4 postal codes: 4915, 6147, 6264, 6265.
- What is the tax rate in Pfaffnau?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Pfaffnau is 230% (2026); canton LU levies 145%.
- How many residents does Pfaffnau have?
- Pfaffnau has 2'784 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Pfaffnau in?
- Pfaffnau is located in canton LU.