Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
3'455 48.7%
Men
3'642 51.3%
Children & youth (0–19)
1'350 19.0%
Swiss citizens
5'372 75.3%
Foreign residents
1'765 24.7%
0–19 · 1'350 · 19.0%20–64 · 4'324 · 60.9%65+ · 1'423 · 20.1%
Foreign residents 24.7%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 59.0%61.3% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 60.0%59.1% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 54.7%37.8% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 54.5%19.1% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP42.5% · strongest party
SVP42.5%
Mitte14.4%
FDP12.8%
SP11.0%
GRÜNE6.5%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier89%
Cantonal tax multiplier105%
89%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 9 of 75 in canton St. GallenSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Altenrhein · 3.9 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.8 °C
Precipitation 20251'033 mm
10.8 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Head of governmentSimon Diezi
Websitethal.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (4)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Thal?
- Thal has 4 postal codes: 9404, 9422, 9423, 9425.
- What is the tax rate in Thal?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Thal is 89% (2026); canton SG levies 105%.
- How many residents does Thal have?
- Thal has 7'097 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Thal in?
- Thal is located in canton SG.