Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
2'107 49.4%
Men
2'155 50.6%
Children & youth (0–19)
857 20.1%
Swiss citizens
2'995 70.2%
Foreign residents
1'274 29.8%
0–19 · 857 · 20.1%20–64 · 2'589 · 60.7%65+ · 816 · 19.1%
Foreign residents 29.8%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 44.0%59.7% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 44.1%60.1% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 53.6%42.5% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 53.6%22.8% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023Mitte22.8% · strongest party
Mitte22.8%
FDP20.6%
Lega16.2%
SVP12.8%
SP12.1%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier95%
Cantonal tax multiplier100%
95%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 93 of 99 in canton TicinoSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Biasca · 1.5 kmAnnual mean temperature 202512.9 °C
Precipitation 20251'551 mm
12.9 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitecomuneriviera.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (5)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Riviera?
- Riviera has 5 postal codes: 6526, 6527, 6703, 6705, 6707.
- What is the tax rate in Riviera?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Riviera is 95% (2026); canton TI levies 100%.
- How many residents does Riviera have?
- Riviera has 4'262 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Riviera in?
- Riviera is located in canton TI.