Switzerland · Canton SG

St. Gallen

9000–9300

SG CANTON9000 9008 9010 9011+8 PLZ

Residents

78'213

Area

39.4 km²

Tax multiplier

138%

Postal codes

12

Demographics

BFS · 2023

Women

39'319 50.3%

Men

38'894 49.7%

Children & youth (0–19)

14'265 18.2%

Swiss citizens

51'906 65.8%

Foreign residents

26'957 34.2%

0–19 · 14'265 · 18.2%20–64 · 50'031 · 64.0%65+ · 13'917 · 17.8%

Foreign residents 34.2%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 57.3%45.5% yes

14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 57.3%32.0% yes

08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 52.2%57.2% yes

08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 52.2%38.0% yes

Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Politics

National Council election 2023

SP25.6% · strongest party

SP25.6%

SVP18.4%

GRÜNE15.5%

FDP14.3%

Mitte12.7%

Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Taxes 2026

ESTV

Municipal tax multiplier138%

Cantonal tax multiplier105%

138%CH range 25%525%

Tax rank 72 of 75 in canton St. Gallen

Source: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026

Climate

St. Gallen · 3.8 km

Annual mean temperature 20259.6 °C

Precipitation 20251'165 mm

9.6 °CCH range -5.5°14°

Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026

Municipality

Wikidata · CC0

Head of governmentMaria Pappa · Sozialdemokratische Partei der Schweiz

Websitestadt.sg.ch ↗

Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026

Postal codes (12)

swisstopo

Speicherschwendi

Nearby municipalities

swisstopo

Frequently asked questions

What is the postal code of St. Gallen?: St. Gallen has 12 postal codes: 9000, 9008, 9010, 9011, 9012, 9014, 9015, 9016, 9030, 9037, 9042, 9300.
What is the tax rate in St. Gallen?: The municipal tax multiplier of St. Gallen is 138% (2026); canton SG levies 105%.
How many residents does St. Gallen have?: St. Gallen has 78'213 residents (2023).
Which canton is St. Gallen in?: St. Gallen is located in canton SG.

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