Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
2'165 50.2%
Men
2'151 49.8%
Children & youth (0–19)
875 20.3%
Swiss citizens
3'385 77.2%
Foreign residents
998 22.8%
0–19 · 875 · 20.3%20–64 · 2'427 · 56.2%65+ · 1'014 · 23.5%
Foreign residents 22.8%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 61.8%55.9% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 62.4%49.4% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 58.8%47.0% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 58.5%27.0% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023FDP42.1% · strongest party
FDP42.1%
SVP37.2%
Mitte19.3%
Übrige1.3%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier390%
Cantonal tax multiplier330%
390%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 11 of 20 in canton Appenzell AusserrhodenSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Altenrhein · 2.5 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.8 °C
Precipitation 20251'033 mm
10.8 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websiteheiden.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (5)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Heiden?
- Heiden has 5 postal codes: 9036, 9038, 9410, 9413, 9427.
- What is the tax rate in Heiden?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Heiden is 390% (2026); canton AR levies 330%.
- How many residents does Heiden have?
- Heiden has 4'316 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Heiden in?
- Heiden is located in canton AR.