Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
2'645 48.7%
Men
2'786 51.3%
Children & youth (0–19)
1'138 21.0%
Swiss citizens
4'229 77.4%
Foreign residents
1'234 22.6%
0–19 · 1'138 · 21.0%20–64 · 3'349 · 61.7%65+ · 944 · 17.4%
Foreign residents 22.6%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 64.0%62.7% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 66.2%66.8% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 58.9%34.1% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 58.9%15.5% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP41.1% · strongest party
SVP41.1%
FDP19.6%
Mitte14.1%
SP11.9%
Übrige6.7%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier155%
Cantonal tax multiplier110%
155%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 16 of 30 in canton SchwyzSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Lachen / Galgenen · 2.4 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.9 °C
Precipitation 20251'331 mm
10.9 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitegalgenen.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (2)
swisstopoNearby municipalities
swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Galgenen?
- Galgenen has 2 postal codes: 8853, 8854.
- What is the tax rate in Galgenen?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Galgenen is 155% (2026); canton SZ levies 110%.
- How many residents does Galgenen have?
- Galgenen has 5'431 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Galgenen in?
- Galgenen is located in canton SZ.