Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
1'739 49.5%
Men
1'777 50.5%
Children & youth (0–19)
618 17.6%
Swiss citizens
2'259 64.3%
Foreign residents
1'255 35.7%
0–19 · 618 · 17.6%20–64 · 2'147 · 61.1%65+ · 751 · 21.4%
Foreign residents 35.7%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 50.4%60.8% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 51.7%57.1% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 48.9%40.7% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 48.6%17.0% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP37.1% · strongest party
SVP37.1%
Mitte16.4%
FDP15.0%
SP12.0%
GRÜNE5.4%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier113%
Cantonal tax multiplier105%
113%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 31 of 75 in canton St. GallenSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Altenrhein · 2.6 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.8 °C
Precipitation 20251'033 mm
10.8 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websiterheineck.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (3)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Rheineck?
- Rheineck has 3 postal codes: 9424, 9425, 9426.
- What is the tax rate in Rheineck?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Rheineck is 113% (2026); canton SG levies 105%.
- How many residents does Rheineck have?
- Rheineck has 3'516 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Rheineck in?
- Rheineck is located in canton SG.