Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
9'544 50.5%
Men
9'342 49.5%
Children & youth (0–19)
3'821 20.2%
Swiss citizens
12'315 64.6%
Foreign residents
6'759 35.4%
0–19 · 3'821 · 20.2%20–64 · 11'545 · 61.1%65+ · 3'520 · 18.6%
Foreign residents 35.4%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 53.0%55.6% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 53.0%45.6% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 47.8%54.5% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 47.8%25.9% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023FDP26.1% · strongest party
FDP26.1%
SP21.7%
SVP20.2%
Mitte18.9%
GRÜNE8.7%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier120%
Cantonal tax multiplier100%
120%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 56 of 122 in canton ValaisSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Aigle · 8.2 kmAnnual mean temperature 202511.5 °C
Precipitation 2025954 mm
11.5 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitemonthey.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (3)
swisstopoNearby municipalities
swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Monthey?
- Monthey has 3 postal codes: 1870, 1871, 1893.
- What is the tax rate in Monthey?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Monthey is 120% (2026); canton VS levies 100%.
- How many residents does Monthey have?
- Monthey has 18'886 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Monthey in?
- Monthey is located in canton VS.