Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
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-17-0214.06.2026Änderung 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 Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 48.9%27.0% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 48.5%6.4% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023Mitte49.6% · strongest party
Mitte49.6%
SVP46.0%
FDP1.6%
SP1.4%
GLP1.0%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier130%
Cantonal tax multiplier100%
130%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 103 of 122 in canton ValaisSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Grächen · 2.4 kmAnnual mean temperature 20257 °C
Precipitation 2025500 mm
7 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websiteembd.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (2)
swisstopoNearby municipalities
swisstopoFrequently 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.