Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
2'934 46.8%
Men
3'335 53.2%
Children & youth (0–19)
1'131 18.0%
Swiss citizens
3'989 63.0%
Foreign residents
2'343 37.0%
0–19 · 1'131 · 18.0%20–64 · 4'091 · 65.3%65+ · 1'047 · 16.7%
Foreign residents 37.0%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 60.3%60.8% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 61.6%65.3% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 49.5%39.4% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 49.2%16.5% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP45.5% · strongest party
SVP45.5%
FDP14.5%
Mitte14.3%
SP9.6%
GLP5.3%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier70%
Cantonal tax multiplier105%
70%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 3 of 75 in canton St. GallenSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Säntis · 10.7 kmAnnual mean temperature 20250.8 °C
Precipitation 20252'188 mm
0.8 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitesennwald.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (6)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Sennwald?
- Sennwald has 6 postal codes: 9465, 9466, 9467, 9468, 9469, 9473.
- What is the tax rate in Sennwald?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Sennwald is 70% (2026); canton SG levies 105%.
- How many residents does Sennwald have?
- Sennwald has 6'269 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Sennwald in?
- Sennwald is located in canton SG.