Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
2'084 50.2%
Men
2'070 49.8%
Children & youth (0–19)
979 23.6%
Swiss citizens
3'523 84.4%
Foreign residents
649 15.6%
0–19 · 979 · 23.6%20–64 · 2'407 · 57.9%65+ · 768 · 18.5%
Foreign residents 15.6%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 62.5%60.9% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 64.4%70.3% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 53.8%38.6% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 53.2%14.4% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP42.3% · strongest party
SVP42.3%
Mitte23.2%
FDP11.0%
GRÜNE7.5%
SP5.9%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier125%
Cantonal tax multiplier105%
125%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 60 of 75 in canton St. GallenSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Ebnat-Kappel · 9.4 kmAnnual mean temperature 20258.9 °C
Precipitation 20251'618 mm
8.9 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websiteschaenis.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (4)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Schänis?
- Schänis has 4 postal codes: 8718, 8722, 8723, 8866.
- What is the tax rate in Schänis?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Schänis is 125% (2026); canton SG levies 105%.
- How many residents does Schänis have?
- Schänis has 4'154 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Schänis in?
- Schänis is located in canton SG.