Switzerland · Canton SZ
Alpthal
8849SZ CANTON8849
Residents
637
Area
22.9 km²
Tax multiplier
155%
Postal codes
1
Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
320 50.2%
Men
317 49.8%
Children & youth (0–19)
107 16.8%
Swiss citizens
567 89.7%
Foreign residents
65 10.3%
0–19 · 107 · 16.8%20–64 · 413 · 64.8%65+ · 117 · 18.4%
Foreign residents 10.3%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 71.9%62.0% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 75.4%88.3% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 58.5%17.7% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 58.7%7.1% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP61.2% · strongest party
SVP61.2%
Übrige18.2%
Mitte8.9%
FDP5.3%
SP4.1%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier155%
Cantonal tax multiplier110%
155%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 15 of 30 in canton SchwyzSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Sattel, SZ · 5.6 kmAnnual mean temperature 20259 °C
Precipitation 20251'551 mm
9 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitealpthal.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (1)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Alpthal?
- The postal code of Alpthal is 8849.
- What is the tax rate in Alpthal?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Alpthal is 155% (2026); canton SZ levies 110%.
- How many residents does Alpthal have?
- Alpthal has 637 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Alpthal in?
- Alpthal is located in canton SZ.