Switzerland · Canton VS
Chippis
3965VS CANTON3965
Residents
1'599
Area
2 km²
Tax multiplier
120%
Postal codes
1
Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
782 48.9%
Men
817 51.1%
Children & youth (0–19)
315 19.7%
Swiss citizens
844 52.3%
Foreign residents
771 47.7%
0–19 · 315 · 19.7%20–64 · 998 · 62.4%65+ · 286 · 17.9%
Foreign residents 47.7%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 55.5%50.4% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 55.5%44.7% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 49.1%53.9% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 49.1%26.5% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SP29.6% · strongest party
SP29.6%
Mitte29.0%
SVP15.7%
FDP14.6%
GRÜNE10.2%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier120%
Cantonal tax multiplier100%
120%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 58 of 122 in canton ValaisSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Montana · 6.4 kmAnnual mean temperature 20257.7 °C
Precipitation 2025794 mm
7.7 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitechippis.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (1)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Chippis?
- The postal code of Chippis is 3965.
- What is the tax rate in Chippis?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Chippis is 120% (2026); canton VS levies 100%.
- How many residents does Chippis have?
- Chippis has 1'599 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Chippis in?
- Chippis is located in canton VS.