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Switzerland · Canton VS

Embd

3922–3926
VS CANTON39223926
Residents
294
Area
14 km²
Tax multiplier
130%
Postal codes
2

Demographics

BFS · 2023
Women
138 46.9%
Men
156 53.1%
Children & youth (0–19)
38 12.9%
Swiss citizens
270 94.7%
Foreign residents
15 5.3%
0–19 · 38 · 12.9%20–64 · 183 · 62.2%65+ · 73 · 24.8%
Foreign residents 5.3%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 47.8%56.9% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»Switzerland: rejected · turnout 47.8%70.6% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die IndividualbesteuerungSwitzerland: accepted · turnout 48.9%27.0% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Politics

National Council election 2023
Mitte49.6% · strongest party
Mitte49.6%
SVP46.0%
FDP1.6%
SP1.4%
GLP1.0%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Taxes 2026

ESTV
Municipal tax multiplier130%
Cantonal tax multiplier100%
130%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 103 of 122 in canton Valais
Source: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026

Climate

Grächen · 2.4 km
Annual mean temperature 20257 °C
Precipitation 2025500 mm
7 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026

Municipality

Wikidata · CC0
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026

Postal codes (2)

swisstopo

Nearby municipalities

swisstopo

Frequently asked questions

What is the postal code of Embd?
Embd has 2 postal codes: 3922, 3926.
What is the tax rate in Embd?
The municipal tax multiplier of Embd is 130% (2026); canton VS levies 100%.
How many residents does Embd have?
Embd has 294 residents (2023).
Which canton is Embd in?
Embd is located in canton VS.

Map

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