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Switzerland · Canton OW

Sachseln

6067–6074
Residents
5'294
Area
57.5 km²
Tax multiplier
470%
Postal codes
4

Demographics

BFS · 2023
Women
2'695 50.9%
Men
2'599 49.1%
Children & youth (0–19)
1'077 20.3%
Swiss citizens
4'608 87.0%
Foreign residents
691 13.0%
0–19 · 1'077 · 20.3%20–64 · 3'094 · 58.4%65+ · 1'123 · 21.2%
Foreign residents 13.0%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 67.8%60.5% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»Switzerland: rejected · turnout 68.7%55.3% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die IndividualbesteuerungSwitzerland: accepted · turnout 62.9%39.6% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Politics

National Council election 2023
FDP53.2% · strongest party
FDP53.2%
SVP46.8%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Taxes 2026

ESTV
Municipal tax multiplier470%
Cantonal tax multiplier325%
470%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 4 of 7 in canton Obwalden
Source: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026

Climate

Giswil · 4.4 km
Annual mean temperature 20259.8 °C
Precipitation 20251'142 mm
9.8 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026

Municipality

Wikidata · CC0
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026

Postal codes (4)

swisstopo

Nearby municipalities

swisstopo

Frequently asked questions

What is the postal code of Sachseln?
Sachseln has 4 postal codes: 6067, 6072, 6073, 6074.
What is the tax rate in Sachseln?
The municipal tax multiplier of Sachseln is 470% (2026); canton OW levies 325%.
How many residents does Sachseln have?
Sachseln has 5'294 residents (2023).
Which canton is Sachseln in?
Sachseln is located in canton OW.

Map

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