What is the postal code of Vorderthal?

The postal code of Vorderthal is 8857.

What is the tax rate in Vorderthal?

The municipal tax multiplier of Vorderthal is 165% (2026); canton SZ levies 110%.

How many residents does Vorderthal have?

Vorderthal has 1'002 residents (2023).

Which canton is Vorderthal in?

Vorderthal is located in canton SZ.

Switzerland · Canton SZ

Vorderthal

8857

SZ CANTON8857

Residents

1'002

Area

28 km²

Tax multiplier

165%

Postal codes

Demographics

BFS · 2023

Women

461 46.0%

Men

541 54.0%

Children & youth (0–19)

161 16.1%

Swiss citizens

915 88.4%

Foreign residents

120 11.6%

0–19 · 161 · 16.1%20–64 · 626 · 62.5%65+ · 215 · 21.5%

Foreign residents 11.6%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 65.1%63.7% yes

14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 69.2%85.9% yes

08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 52.4%25.4% yes

08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 52.4%9.9% yes

Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Politics

National Council election 2023

SVP55.6% · strongest party

SVP55.6%

Übrige14.9%

FDP10.5%

Mitte9.1%

SP7.8%

Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Taxes 2026

ESTV

Municipal tax multiplier165%

Cantonal tax multiplier110%

165%CH range 25%525%

Tax rank 23 of 30 in canton Schwyz

Source: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026

Climate

Lachen / Galgenen · 4.9 km

Annual mean temperature 202510.9 °C

Precipitation 20251'331 mm

10.9 °CCH range -5.5°14°

Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026

Municipality

Wikidata · CC0

Websitevorderthal.ch ↗

Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026

Postal codes (1)

swisstopo

8857

Vorderthal

Nearby municipalities

swisstopo

Frequently asked questions

What is the postal code of Vorderthal?: The postal code of Vorderthal is 8857.
What is the tax rate in Vorderthal?: The municipal tax multiplier of Vorderthal is 165% (2026); canton SZ levies 110%.
How many residents does Vorderthal have?: Vorderthal has 1'002 residents (2023).
Which canton is Vorderthal in?: Vorderthal is located in canton SZ.

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