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Plaffeien

1716–1738
FR CANTON171617191738
Residents
3'668
Area
66.5 km²
Tax multiplier
92%
Postal codes
3

Demographics

BFS · 2023
Women
1'845 50.3%
Men
1'823 49.7%
Children & youth (0–19)
665 18.1%
Swiss citizens
3'351 90.7%
Foreign residents
342 9.3%
0–19 · 665 · 18.1%20–64 · 2'164 · 59.0%65+ · 839 · 22.9%
Foreign residents 9.3%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 67.5%53.8% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»Switzerland: rejected · turnout 69.9%63.9% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die IndividualbesteuerungSwitzerland: accepted · turnout 52.9%46.8% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Politics

National Council election 2023
SVP44.6% · strongest party
SVP44.6%
Mitte22.2%
SP14.3%
GRÜNE7.1%
FDP4.8%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Taxes 2026

ESTV
Municipal tax multiplier92%
Cantonal tax multiplier96%
92%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 108 of 117 in canton Fribourg
Source: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026

Climate

Plaffeien · 3.6 km
Annual mean temperature 20258.6 °C
Precipitation 20251'234 mm
8.6 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026

Municipality

Wikidata · CC0
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026

Postal codes (3)

swisstopo

Nearby municipalities

swisstopo

Frequently asked questions

What is the postal code of Plaffeien?
Plaffeien has 3 postal codes: 1716, 1719, 1738.
What is the tax rate in Plaffeien?
The municipal tax multiplier of Plaffeien is 92% (2026); canton FR levies 96%.
How many residents does Plaffeien have?
Plaffeien has 3'668 residents (2023).
Which canton is Plaffeien in?
Plaffeien is located in canton FR.

Map

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