Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
575 49.9%
Men
577 50.1%
Children & youth (0–19)
216 18.8%
Swiss citizens
1'093 93.8%
Foreign residents
72 6.2%
0–19 · 216 · 18.8%20–64 · 656 · 56.9%65+ · 280 · 24.3%
Foreign residents 6.2%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 67.2%53.6% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 67.9%56.6% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 56.6%52.5% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 56.8%21.8% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP38.7% · strongest party
SVP38.7%
Mitte30.7%
GRÜNE8.5%
SP8.3%
FDP6.6%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier86%
Cantonal tax multiplier96%
86%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 85 of 117 in canton FribourgSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Plaffeien · 1.9 kmAnnual mean temperature 20258.6 °C
Precipitation 20251'234 mm
8.6 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websiterechthalten.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (2)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Rechthalten?
- Rechthalten has 2 postal codes: 1718, 1735.
- What is the tax rate in Rechthalten?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Rechthalten is 86% (2026); canton FR levies 96%.
- How many residents does Rechthalten have?
- Rechthalten has 1'152 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Rechthalten in?
- Rechthalten is located in canton FR.