Maschwanden 
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Maschwanden is a commune in the canton of Zurich with 669 residents (FSO), 18.2 % of them foreign nationals. On a gross salary of CHF 100,000 a single person pays CHF 12,273 in income tax here, rank 351 of 2,110 communes (FTA). Gemeindepräsident: Humbel Ernst. Next meeting (Commune assembly): 23 Nov 2026.
News from the commune
Upcoming dates
- Commune assembly
- Commune assembly
- Commune assembly
News
- Invitation to the information session "Future of Wolserstrasse" machine translatedOriginal: Einladung zur Informationsveranstaltung «Zukunft der Wolserstrasse»
- Community house-post No. 19 I September 2026 online machine translatedOriginal: gmeindshuus-poscht Nr. 19 I September 2026 online
- "Catch a breath" on 13.10.2026 in Affoltern am Albis machine translatedOriginal: "Luft holen" am 13.10.2026 in Affoltern am Albis
- 2.5-room apartment for rent in Maschwanden machine translatedOriginal: 2.5-Zimmerwohnung in Maschwanden zu vermieten
More news (4)
- "Fit for Family" New Workshops and Courses for Parents machine translatedOriginal: «Fit for Family», Neue Workshops und Kurse für Eltern
- Special waste collection on Wednesday, 16.09.2026 from 08:00 to 10:00, parking lot near the church machine translatedOriginal: Sonderabfallsammlung am Mittwoch, 16.09.2026 von 08:00-10:00 Uhr, Parkplatz bei der Kirche
- Dismantling of the gravel area opposite the former Hörnli restaurant machine translatedOriginal: Rückbau der Kiesfläche gegenüber dem ehemaligen Restaurant Hörnli
- World Suicide Prevention Day on 10 September 2026 machine translatedOriginal: Welttag der Suizidprävention am 10. September 2026
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 124 | 130 | 131 | 130 | 130 | 129 | 130 | 130 | 130 | 129 | 128 |
FTA; comparable within the canton only. All multipliers in the canton of Zurich
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Typically Maschwanden: specialities, brands, sights
What makes Maschwanden special, from official registers and gathered with pleasure.
Protected specialities (PDO/PGI)
Maschwanden 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 | 6.0 | 6.3 | −0.3 | −497 |
| 2024 | 5.3 | 5.6 | −0.4 | −537 |
| 2023 | 4.5 | 4.5 | −0.0 | −28 |
| 2022 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 0.1 | 197 |
| 2021 | 4.2 | 4.2 | −0.0 | −51 |
| 2020 | 3.8 | 4.1 | −0.3 | −469 |
| 2019 | 3.7 | 3.7 | −0.0 | −15 |
| 2018 | 0.0 | 1 | ||
| 2017 | 0.1 | 156 | ||
| 2016 | 0.4 | 579 |
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
- DPDosch PriskaSecurity, Finance and Deputy Presidency
- HEHumbel ErnstMayor, Central Services and Buildings
- KCKünzi ChristianReal Estate and Culture
- SMSchüpbach MichaelCivil Engineering and Utilities
- SSSyz SvenSocial affairs and health
The commune in figures
Births and deaths
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Births | 10 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| Deaths | 4 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 7 |
FSO, demographic balance · Births and deaths in the canton of Zurich
Immigration and emigration
In 2025, 17 people moved to Maschwanden from abroad, 15 of them foreign nationals; 11 moved abroad. Net international migration: +6.
Arrivals and departures by world region 2025
| Origin | arrived | left |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 2 | 7 |
| EU | 12 | 3 |
| Asia | 2 | 1 |
| Oceania | 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 3
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
- MühlauAargau · 3 km
- KnonauZurich · 3 km
- MettmenstettenZurich · 3 km
- ObfeldenZurich · 3 km
- MerenschwandAargau · 5 km
- SinsAargau · 5 km
- Affoltern am AlbisZurich · 5 km
- AuwAargau · 5 km
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Maschwanden?
669 (FSO).
How high are taxes in Maschwanden?
On a gross salary of CHF 100,000 a single person pays CHF 12,273 in federal, cantonal and communal tax (FTA).
How much tax does a family pay in Maschwanden?
A married couple with two children and a gross salary of CHF 100,000 pays CHF 4,350 in federal, cantonal and communal tax (FTA).
What share of residents are foreign nationals in Maschwanden?
18.2 % of residents do not hold Swiss citizenship (FSO).
Who is the Gemeindepräsident of Maschwanden?
Humbel Ernst.
When is the next meeting in Maschwanden?
23 Nov 2026 (Commune assembly).
Sources: FSO, FTA, FFA, SECO, FOPH · www.maschwanden.ch · JSON · Coat of arms: Wikimedia Commons (public domain) · Profile as JSON · Archive
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