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Bütschwil-Ganterschwil

9601–9621
SG CANTON9601960696089614+3 PLZ
Residents
5'202
Area
21.8 km²
Tax multiplier
119%
Postal codes
7

Demographics

BFS · 2023
Women
2'589 49.8%
Men
2'613 50.2%
Children & youth (0–19)
1'194 23.0%
Swiss citizens
4'482 84.0%
Foreign residents
854 16.0%
0–19 · 1'194 · 23.0%20–64 · 3'069 · 59.0%65+ · 939 · 18.1%
Foreign residents 16.0%0%61.6%
Source: BFS/OFS · retrieved 24.07.2026

Recent federal votes

BFS · sd-t-17-02
14.06.2026Änderung des Bundesgesetzes über den zivilen Ersatzdienst (Zivildienstgesetz, ZDG)● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 60.5%66.9% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 62.1%66.1% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 55.7%31.5% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 55.5%14.4% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Politics

National Council election 2023
SVP48.4% · strongest party
SVP48.4%
Mitte19.8%
FDP11.8%
SP6.8%
GRÜNE4.2%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Taxes 2026

ESTV
Municipal tax multiplier119%
Cantonal tax multiplier105%
119%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 50 of 75 in canton St. Gallen
Source: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026

Climate

Hörnli · 10.1 km
Annual mean temperature 20258.2 °C
Precipitation 20251'346 mm
8.2 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026

Municipality

Wikidata · CC0
Websitebuetschwil-ganterschwil.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026

Postal codes (7)

swisstopo
9601
Lütisburg Station
9606
Bütschwil
9608
Ganterschwil
9614
Libingen
9615
Dietfurt
9620
Lichtensteig
9621
Oberhelfenschwil

Nearby municipalities

swisstopo
Lichtensteig
SG · 6 km
Lütisburg
SG · 6.3 km
Jonschwil
SG · 6.8 km
Kirchberg
SG · 6.9 km
Rickenbach
TG · 7.8 km
Mosnang
SG · 8.2 km

Frequently asked questions

What is the postal code of Bütschwil-Ganterschwil?
Bütschwil-Ganterschwil has 7 postal codes: 9601, 9606, 9608, 9614, 9615, 9620, 9621.
What is the tax rate in Bütschwil-Ganterschwil?
The municipal tax multiplier of Bütschwil-Ganterschwil is 119% (2026); canton SG levies 105%.
How many residents does Bütschwil-Ganterschwil have?
Bütschwil-Ganterschwil has 5'202 residents (2023).
Which canton is Bütschwil-Ganterschwil in?
Bütschwil-Ganterschwil is located in canton SG.

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