Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
2'530 49.2%
Men
2'609 50.8%
Children & youth (0–19)
1'034 20.1%
Swiss citizens
3'924 75.3%
Foreign residents
1'286 24.7%
0–19 · 1'034 · 20.1%20–64 · 3'210 · 62.5%65+ · 895 · 17.4%
Foreign residents 24.7%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 58.7%59.5% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 59.6%55.2% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 54.8%41.8% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 54.7%21.3% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP33.5% · strongest party
SVP33.5%
Mitte20.5%
FDP16.4%
SP10.8%
GRÜNE8.3%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier61%
Cantonal tax multiplier105%
61%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 1 of 75 in canton St. GallenSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Altenrhein · 4.9 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.8 °C
Precipitation 20251'033 mm
10.8 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitebalgach.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (3)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Balgach?
- Balgach has 3 postal codes: 9435, 9436, 9445.
- What is the tax rate in Balgach?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Balgach is 61% (2026); canton SG levies 105%.
- How many residents does Balgach have?
- Balgach has 5'139 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Balgach in?
- Balgach is located in canton SG.