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Switzerland · Canton VS

Riddes

1908–1918
VS CANTON190819141918
Residents
3'701
Area
23.9 km²
Tax multiplier
125%
Postal codes
3

Demographics

BFS · 2023
Women
1'803 48.7%
Men
1'898 51.3%
Children & youth (0–19)
795 21.5%
Swiss citizens
2'503 66.8%
Foreign residents
1'246 33.2%
0–19 · 795 · 21.5%20–64 · 2'230 · 60.3%65+ · 676 · 18.3%
Foreign residents 33.2%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 57.8%62.5% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»Switzerland: rejected · turnout 57.9%54.6% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die IndividualbesteuerungSwitzerland: accepted · turnout 53.1%48.0% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Politics

National Council election 2023
SVP29.4% · strongest party
SVP29.4%
FDP27.7%
Mitte17.8%
SP15.9%
GRÜNE7.1%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Taxes 2026

ESTV
Municipal tax multiplier125%
Cantonal tax multiplier100%
125%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 84 of 122 in canton Valais
Source: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026

Climate

Les Attelas · 6.9 km
Annual mean temperature 20250.7 °C
0.7 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026

Municipality

Wikidata · CC0
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026

Postal codes (3)

swisstopo

Nearby municipalities

swisstopo

Frequently asked questions

What is the postal code of Riddes?
Riddes has 3 postal codes: 1908, 1914, 1918.
What is the tax rate in Riddes?
The municipal tax multiplier of Riddes is 125% (2026); canton VS levies 100%.
How many residents does Riddes have?
Riddes has 3'701 residents (2023).
Which canton is Riddes in?
Riddes is located in canton VS.

Map

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