Switzerland · Canton LU
Wauwil
6242LU CANTON6242
Residents
2'599
Area
3 km²
Tax multiplier
205%
Postal codes
1
Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
1'326 51.0%
Men
1'273 49.0%
Children & youth (0–19)
543 20.9%
Swiss citizens
2'050 77.1%
Foreign residents
610 22.9%
0–19 · 543 · 20.9%20–64 · 1'617 · 62.2%65+ · 439 · 16.9%
Foreign residents 22.9%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 66.1%60.6% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 66.9%56.5% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 58.8%47.0% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 58.0%19.5% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023Mitte30.6% · strongest party
Mitte30.6%
SVP27.2%
FDP19.6%
SP8.6%
GLP5.9%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier205%
Cantonal tax multiplier145%
205%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 51 of 79 in canton LucerneSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Egolzwil · 1.8 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.1 °C
Precipitation 2025962 mm
10.1 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitewauwil.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (1)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Wauwil?
- The postal code of Wauwil is 6242.
- What is the tax rate in Wauwil?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Wauwil is 205% (2026); canton LU levies 145%.
- How many residents does Wauwil have?
- Wauwil has 2'599 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Wauwil in?
- Wauwil is located in canton LU.