Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
4'759 49.9%
Men
4'779 50.1%
Children & youth (0–19)
2'099 22.0%
Swiss citizens
7'649 79.8%
Foreign residents
1'932 20.2%
0–19 · 2'099 · 22.0%20–64 · 5'715 · 59.9%65+ · 1'724 · 18.1%
Foreign residents 20.2%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 61.3%62.7% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 62.5%65.8% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 53.7%35.1% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 53.3%17.1% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP39.2% · strongest party
SVP39.2%
Mitte29.5%
FDP12.2%
SP6.4%
GRÜNE5.0%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier125%
Cantonal tax multiplier105%
125%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 61 of 75 in canton St. GallenSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Bad Ragaz · 10.6 kmAnnual mean temperature 202511.5 °C
Precipitation 2025946 mm
11.5 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitemels.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (6)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Mels?
- Mels has 6 postal codes: 7325, 7326, 8886, 8887, 8888, 8889.
- What is the tax rate in Mels?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Mels is 125% (2026); canton SG levies 105%.
- How many residents does Mels have?
- Mels has 9'538 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Mels in?
- Mels is located in canton SG.