Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
914 49.0%
Men
950 51.0%
Children & youth (0–19)
363 19.5%
Swiss citizens
1'356 70.3%
Foreign residents
572 29.7%
0–19 · 363 · 19.5%20–64 · 1'146 · 61.5%65+ · 355 · 19.0%
Foreign residents 29.7%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 55.1%55.9% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 55.1%47.3% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 50.5%50.8% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 50.5%21.6% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023Mitte31.2% · strongest party
Mitte31.2%
SP22.2%
FDP15.9%
GRÜNE14.1%
SVP14.0%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier120%
Cantonal tax multiplier100%
120%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 60 of 122 in canton ValaisSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Les Marécottes · 2.3 kmAnnual mean temperature 20259.9 °C
Precipitation 20251'165 mm
9.9 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitevernayaz.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (2)
swisstopoNearby municipalities
swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Vernayaz?
- Vernayaz has 2 postal codes: 1904, 1920.
- What is the tax rate in Vernayaz?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Vernayaz is 120% (2026); canton VS levies 100%.
- How many residents does Vernayaz have?
- Vernayaz has 1'864 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Vernayaz in?
- Vernayaz is located in canton VS.