Switzerland · Canton VS
Saxon
1907VS CANTON1907
Residents
7'114
Area
23.2 km²
Tax multiplier
120%
Postal codes
1
Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
3'473 48.8%
Men
3'641 51.2%
Children & youth (0–19)
1'567 22.0%
Swiss citizens
4'651 62.7%
Foreign residents
2'773 37.4%
0–19 · 1'567 · 22.0%20–64 · 4'510 · 63.4%65+ · 1'037 · 14.6%
Foreign residents 37.4%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 50.2%57.6% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 50.2%61.0% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 45.1%49.5% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 45.1%23.2% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP31.3% · strongest party
SVP31.3%
SP21.9%
FDP21.8%
Mitte15.1%
GRÜNE6.1%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier120%
Cantonal tax multiplier100%
120%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 52 of 122 in canton ValaisSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Les Attelas · 9 kmAnnual mean temperature 20250.7 °C
0.7 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitesaxon.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (1)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Saxon?
- The postal code of Saxon is 1907.
- What is the tax rate in Saxon?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Saxon is 120% (2026); canton VS levies 100%.
- How many residents does Saxon have?
- Saxon has 7'114 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Saxon in?
- Saxon is located in canton VS.