Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
3'297 50.6%
Men
3'225 49.4%
Children & youth (0–19)
1'332 20.4%
Swiss citizens
4'504 68.1%
Foreign residents
2'111 31.9%
0–19 · 1'332 · 20.4%20–64 · 3'986 · 61.1%65+ · 1'204 · 18.5%
Foreign residents 31.9%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 59.5%55.4% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 60.5%52.4% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 52.1%45.0% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 51.9%26.3% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP30.9% · strongest party
SVP30.9%
Mitte26.0%
SP13.4%
FDP10.9%
GRÜNE8.1%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier129%
Cantonal tax multiplier105%
129%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 67 of 75 in canton St. GallenSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Vaduz · 8 kmAnnual mean temperature 202511.5 °C
Precipitation 2025994 mm
11.5 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Head of governmentJörg Tanner
Websitesargans.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (2)
swisstopoNearby municipalities
swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Sargans?
- Sargans has 2 postal codes: 7320, 8888.
- What is the tax rate in Sargans?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Sargans is 129% (2026); canton SG levies 105%.
- How many residents does Sargans have?
- Sargans has 6'522 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Sargans in?
- Sargans is located in canton SG.