Knonau 
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Knonau is a commune in the canton of Zurich with 2,515 residents (FSO), 19.5 % of them foreign nationals. On a gross salary of CHF 100,000 a single person pays CHF 11,706 in income tax here, rank 249 of 2,110 communes (FTA). Gemeindepräsident: Roland Buchmann.
News from the commune
News
- Office hours of the Municipal Executive machine translatedOriginal: Sprechstunde Gemeindepräsidium
- Registration for the Knonau Advent Window 2026 machine translatedOriginal: Anmeldung Knonauer Adventsfenster 2026
- Asian hornet nest removed machine translatedOriginal: Asiatisches Hornissennest entfernt
- Autumn Holidays Library machine translatedOriginal: Herbstferien Bibliothek
More news (2)
- Reading with Carlo Janka at the Stampfi machine translatedOriginal: Lesung mit Carlo Janka in der Stampfi
- Zipfelmütze Puppet Theatre machine translatedOriginal: Kasperlitheater Zipfelmütze
Read from the commune website on 9 Oct 2026. The commune website is authoritative.
Taxes
Federal, cantonal and communal, without church tax, official FTA tax calculator. Rank 1 = lowest tax.
Commune tax multiplier
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 112 | 111 | 110 | 110 | 112 | 117 | 117 | 116 | 116 | 116 | 116 |
FTA; comparable within the canton only. All multipliers in the canton of Zurich
Work it out yourself
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Typically Knonau: specialities, brands, sights
What makes Knonau special, from official registers and gathered with pleasure.
Protected specialities (PDO/PGI)
Knonau lies in the area of origin of these protected specialities:
- Emmentaler cheese
Sources: FOAG (register of PDO/PGI), FOC and FOEN (UNESCO World Heritage, parks), FOCP (inventory of cultural property), commercial register (Zefix), Culinary Heritage of Switzerland.
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Commune finances
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| Year | Revenue m | Expenditure m | Result m | per resident CHF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 20.6 | 16.8 | 3.8 | 1,496 |
| 2024 | 16.1 | 14.4 | 1.7 | 693 |
| 2023 | 15.8 | 13.8 | 2.0 | 820 |
| 2022 | 18.2 | 13.6 | 4.6 | 1,925 |
| 2021 | 14.7 | 11.6 | 3.1 | 1,277 |
| 2020 | 13.0 | 12.7 | 0.3 | 125 |
| 2019 | 12.1 | 11.7 | 0.4 | 161 |
| 2018 | 0.0 | 7 | ||
| 2017 | −0.4 | −171 | ||
| 2016 | −1.0 | −449 |
Result = revenue minus expenditure of the income statement, political commune. Source: Statistical Office of the Canton of Zurich; revenue and expenditure from 2019 (HRM2).
Authorities
Commune council
- RBRoland BuchmannMayorPresidency / Buildings
- CAChristian AlbrechtCommune councillor, School board presidentEducation / Leisure / Culture
- CBChristoph BickelCommune councillor, 2nd deputy mayorEnergy / Environment
- MBMarcel BosshartCommune councilCivil Engineering / Utilities
- SCSandra CasartelliCommune councilSocial Affairs / Health / Society
- BTBrigitta TrinklerCommune councillor, 1st deputy mayorFinance / Security / Real Estate
The commune in figures
Births and deaths
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Births | 32 | 21 | 36 | 30 | 22 | 27 | 20 | 16 | 12 | 19 |
| Deaths | 17 | 11 | 10 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 8 |
FSO, demographic balance · Births and deaths in the canton of Zurich
Immigration and emigration
In 2025, 40 people moved to Knonau from abroad, 33 of them foreign nationals; 20 moved abroad. Net international migration: +20.
Arrivals and departures by world region 2025
| Origin | arrived | left |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 7 | 4 |
| EU | 29 | 16 |
| rest of Europe | 3 | 0 |
| Latin America and Caribbean | 1 | 0 |
For individual communes the FSO publishes nationality by world region only. Source: FSO, migration statistics of the permanent resident population.
Naturalisations
Origin of people naturalised in 2025: EU 9rest of Europe 1North America 1Asia 1
FSO
The canton compared
| Figure | Value | Rank | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton tax (example) | CHF 7,945 | 5 / 26 | 2026 |
| Average rent | CHF 1,768 | 25 / 26 | 2024 |
| Health premium | CHF 619 | 17 / 26 | 2027 |
| Electricity price | 24.63 Rp./kWh | 5 / 26 | 2027 |
| Vacant homes | 0.5 % | 24 / 26 | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 2.9 % | 16 / 26 | 2026 |
Nearby communes
- MettmenstettenZurich · 3 km
- MaschwandenZurich · 3 km
- RifferswilZurich · 3 km
- SteinhausenZug · 4 km
- ChamZug · 4 km
- Kappel am AlbisZurich · 5 km
- Aeugst am AlbisZurich · 5 km
- ObfeldenZurich · 5 km
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Knonau?
2,515 (FSO).
How high are taxes in Knonau?
On a gross salary of CHF 100,000 a single person pays CHF 11,706 in federal, cantonal and communal tax (FTA).
How much tax does a family pay in Knonau?
A married couple with two children and a gross salary of CHF 100,000 pays CHF 4,119 in federal, cantonal and communal tax (FTA).
What share of residents are foreign nationals in Knonau?
19.5 % of residents do not hold Swiss citizenship (FSO).
Who is the Gemeindepräsident of Knonau?
Roland Buchmann.
Sources: FSO, FTA, FFA, SECO, FOPH · www.knonau.ch · JSON · Coat of arms: Wikimedia Commons (public domain) · Profile as JSON · Archive
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