Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
1'154 47.8%
Men
1'260 52.2%
Children & youth (0–19)
363 15.0%
Swiss citizens
1'730 70.3%
Foreign residents
732 29.7%
0–19 · 363 · 15.0%20–64 · 1'440 · 59.7%65+ · 611 · 25.3%
Foreign residents 29.7%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 66.7%61.2% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 67.2%55.0% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 66.6%41.6% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 66.8%18.7% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP27.8% · strongest party
SVP27.8%
FDP24.5%
Mitte22.6%
SP10.7%
Übrige7.1%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier145%
Cantonal tax multiplier110%
145%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 10 of 30 in canton SchwyzSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Gersau · 2.8 kmAnnual mean temperature 202511.1 °C
Precipitation 20251'637 mm
11.1 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitegersau.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (2)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Gersau?
- Gersau has 2 postal codes: 6410, 6442.
- What is the tax rate in Gersau?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Gersau is 145% (2026); canton SZ levies 110%.
- How many residents does Gersau have?
- Gersau has 2'414 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Gersau in?
- Gersau is located in canton SZ.