Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
7'875 49.6%
Men
8'018 50.4%
Children & youth (0–19)
3'088 19.4%
Swiss citizens
11'869 74.5%
Foreign residents
4'074 25.6%
0–19 · 3'088 · 19.4%20–64 · 9'565 · 60.2%65+ · 3'240 · 20.4%
Foreign residents 25.6%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 55.8%60.3% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 57.1%52.3% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 52.7%43.2% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 52.6%20.5% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP52.8% · strongest party
SVP52.8%
FDP24.1%
Mitte22.5%
Übrige0.7%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier410%
Cantonal tax multiplier330%
410%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 14 of 20 in canton Appenzell AusserrhodenSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Bischofszell / Sitterdorf · 10.3 kmAnnual mean temperature 20259.6 °C
Precipitation 2025904 mm
9.6 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websiteherisau.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (3)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Herisau?
- Herisau has 3 postal codes: 9100, 9112, 9200.
- What is the tax rate in Herisau?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Herisau is 410% (2026); canton AR levies 330%.
- How many residents does Herisau have?
- Herisau has 15'893 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Herisau in?
- Herisau is located in canton AR.