Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
858 50.7%
Men
835 49.3%
Children & youth (0–19)
325 19.2%
Swiss citizens
1'454 84.0%
Foreign residents
278 16.1%
0–19 · 325 · 19.2%20–64 · 992 · 58.6%65+ · 376 · 22.2%
Foreign residents 16.1%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 65.2%57.3% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 65.2%57.3% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 59.3%34.8% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 59.2%17.4% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023Mitte59.0% · strongest party
Mitte59.0%
SVP24.5%
SP5.9%
FDP5.1%
GRÜNE3.7%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier120%
Cantonal tax multiplier100%
120%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 43 of 122 in canton ValaisSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Montana · 9.3 kmAnnual mean temperature 20257.7 °C
Precipitation 2025794 mm
7.7 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitesalgesch.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (2)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Salgesch?
- Salgesch has 2 postal codes: 3970, 3972.
- What is the tax rate in Salgesch?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Salgesch is 120% (2026); canton VS levies 100%.
- How many residents does Salgesch have?
- Salgesch has 1'693 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Salgesch in?
- Salgesch is located in canton VS.