Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
1'994 50.0%
Men
1'995 50.0%
Children & youth (0–19)
820 20.6%
Swiss citizens
3'192 79.6%
Foreign residents
816 20.4%
0–19 · 820 · 20.6%20–64 · 2'321 · 58.2%65+ · 848 · 21.3%
Foreign residents 20.4%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 60.3%62.5% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 60.9%53.9% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 53.3%39.9% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 52.5%20.3% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP37.1% · strongest party
SVP37.1%
Mitte16.5%
FDP15.0%
SP10.5%
GRÜNE7.7%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier92%
Cantonal tax multiplier105%
92%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 10 of 75 in canton St. GallenSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Altenrhein · 4.1 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 · CC0Websiteberneck.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (4)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Berneck?
- Berneck has 4 postal codes: 9411, 9434, 9435, 9442.
- What is the tax rate in Berneck?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Berneck is 92% (2026); canton SG levies 105%.
- How many residents does Berneck have?
- Berneck has 3'989 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Berneck in?
- Berneck is located in canton SG.