Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
269 48.9%
Men
281 51.1%
Children & youth (0–19)
68 12.4%
Swiss citizens
475 87.3%
Foreign residents
69 12.7%
0–19 · 68 · 12.4%20–64 · 314 · 57.1%65+ · 168 · 30.5%
Foreign residents 12.7%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 57.7%48.5% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 57.7%49.8% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 56.1%30.1% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 56.1%22.4% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023Mitte52.1% · strongest party
Mitte52.1%
SVP27.6%
GRÜNE12.4%
SP4.3%
FDP2.1%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier110%
Cantonal tax multiplier100%
110%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 20 of 122 in canton ValaisSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Binn · 5 kmAnnual mean temperature 20257.2 °C
Precipitation 2025816 mm
7.2 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websiteernen.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (2)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Ernen?
- Ernen has 2 postal codes: 3989, 3995.
- What is the tax rate in Ernen?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Ernen is 110% (2026); canton VS levies 100%.
- How many residents does Ernen have?
- Ernen has 550 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Ernen in?
- Ernen is located in canton VS.