Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
986 48.3%
Men
1'054 51.7%
Children & youth (0–19)
383 18.8%
Swiss citizens
1'889 92.7%
Foreign residents
148 7.3%
0–19 · 383 · 18.8%20–64 · 1'192 · 58.4%65+ · 465 · 22.8%
Foreign residents 7.3%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 52.8%59.4% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 54.8%71.7% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 46.0%28.5% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 46.2%13.6% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023Mitte56.7% · strongest party
Mitte56.7%
SVP41.6%
Übrige1.7%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier105%
Cantonal tax multiplier100%
105%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 12 of 19 in canton UriSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Altdorf · 11.1 kmAnnual mean temperature 202511.1 °C
Precipitation 20251'116 mm
11.1 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitesilenen.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (5)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Silenen?
- Silenen has 5 postal codes: 6472, 6473, 6474, 6475, 6476.
- What is the tax rate in Silenen?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Silenen is 105% (2026); canton UR levies 100%.
- How many residents does Silenen have?
- Silenen has 2'040 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Silenen in?
- Silenen is located in canton UR.