Switzerland · Canton SH
Merishausen
8232SH CANTON8232
Residents
899
Area
17.6 km²
Tax multiplier
110%
Postal codes
1
Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
453 50.4%
Men
446 49.6%
Children & youth (0–19)
196 21.8%
Swiss citizens
787 87.0%
Foreign residents
118 13.0%
0–19 · 196 · 21.8%20–64 · 523 · 58.2%65+ · 180 · 20.0%
Foreign residents 13.0%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 79.1%63.9% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 79.2%58.5% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 77.5%35.4% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 79.1%18.3% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP50.7% · strongest party
SVP50.7%
FDP15.3%
SP14.6%
GRÜNE5.1%
GLP4.7%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier110%
Cantonal tax multiplier76%
110%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 19 of 26 in canton SchaffhausenSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Schaffhausen · 9.1 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.6 °C
Precipitation 2025982 mm
10.6 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitemerishausen.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (1)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Merishausen?
- The postal code of Merishausen is 8232.
- What is the tax rate in Merishausen?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Merishausen is 110% (2026); canton SH levies 76%.
- How many residents does Merishausen have?
- Merishausen has 899 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Merishausen in?
- Merishausen is located in canton SH.