What is the postal code of Lichtensteig?

The postal code of Lichtensteig is 9620.

What is the tax rate in Lichtensteig?

The municipal tax multiplier of Lichtensteig is 129% (2026); canton SG levies 105%.

How many residents does Lichtensteig have?

Lichtensteig has 2'079 residents (2023).

Which canton is Lichtensteig in?

Lichtensteig is located in canton SG.

Switzerland · Canton SG

Lichtensteig

9620

SG CANTON9620

Residents

2'079

Area

2.8 km²

Tax multiplier

129%

Postal codes

Demographics

BFS · 2023

Women

999 48.1%

Men

1'080 51.9%

Children & youth (0–19)

375 18.0%

Swiss citizens

1'650 77.1%

Foreign residents

491 22.9%

0–19 · 375 · 18.0%20–64 · 1'293 · 62.2%65+ · 411 · 19.8%

Foreign residents 22.9%0%61.6%

Source: BFS/OFS · retrieved 24.07.2026

Recent federal votes

BFS · sd-t-17-02

14.06.2026Änderung des Bundesgesetzes über den zivilen Ersatzdienst (Zivildienstgesetz, ZDG)● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 57.4%54.3% yes

14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 58.4%49.4% yes

08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 53.9%48.6% yes

08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 53.3%25.6% yes

Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Politics

National Council election 2023

SVP30.6% · strongest party

SVP30.6%

Mitte25.7%

SP14.5%

FDP13.3%

GRÜNE7.7%

Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Taxes 2026

ESTV

Municipal tax multiplier129%

Cantonal tax multiplier105%

129%CH range 25%525%

Tax rank 66 of 75 in canton St. Gallen

Source: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026

Climate

Ebnat-Kappel · 8.7 km

Annual mean temperature 20258.9 °C

Precipitation 20251'618 mm

8.9 °CCH range -5.5°14°

Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026

Municipality

Wikidata · CC0

Websitelichtensteig.ch ↗

Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026

Postal codes (1)

swisstopo

9620

Lichtensteig

Nearby municipalities

swisstopo

Bütschwil-Ganterschwil

Frequently asked questions

What is the postal code of Lichtensteig?: The postal code of Lichtensteig is 9620.
What is the tax rate in Lichtensteig?: The municipal tax multiplier of Lichtensteig is 129% (2026); canton SG levies 105%.
How many residents does Lichtensteig have?: Lichtensteig has 2'079 residents (2023).
Which canton is Lichtensteig in?: Lichtensteig is located in canton SG.

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