Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
1'959 50.2%
Men
1'946 49.8%
Children & youth (0–19)
793 20.3%
Swiss citizens
3'097 78.9%
Foreign residents
830 21.1%
0–19 · 793 · 20.3%20–64 · 2'311 · 59.2%65+ · 801 · 20.5%
Foreign residents 21.1%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 58.9%53.9% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 58.9%48.6% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 52.6%51.4% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 52.6%23.2% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023Mitte24.6% · strongest party
Mitte24.6%
SP22.5%
FDP20.0%
SVP19.2%
GRÜNE12.0%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier130%
Cantonal tax multiplier100%
130%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 94 of 122 in canton ValaisSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Montana · 5.5 kmAnnual mean temperature 20257.7 °C
Precipitation 2025794 mm
7.7 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitechalais.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (3)
swisstopoNearby municipalities
swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Chalais?
- Chalais has 3 postal codes: 3966, 3967, 3979.
- What is the tax rate in Chalais?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Chalais is 130% (2026); canton VS levies 100%.
- How many residents does Chalais have?
- Chalais has 3'905 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Chalais in?
- Chalais is located in canton VS.