Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
2'732 49.7%
Men
2'764 50.3%
Children & youth (0–19)
1'005 18.3%
Swiss citizens
4'605 82.5%
Foreign residents
978 17.5%
0–19 · 1'005 · 18.3%20–64 · 3'401 · 61.9%65+ · 1'090 · 19.8%
Foreign residents 17.5%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 64.2%59.3% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 65.6%66.5% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 59.2%34.6% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 59.2%15.1% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP37.7% · strongest party
SVP37.7%
FDP20.3%
Mitte15.0%
SP12.9%
Übrige8.5%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier165%
Cantonal tax multiplier110%
165%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 20 of 30 in canton SchwyzSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Lachen / Galgenen · 3.9 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.9 °C
Precipitation 20251'331 mm
10.9 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitewangensz.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (3)
swisstopoNearby municipalities
swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Wangen?
- Wangen has 3 postal codes: 8853, 8854, 8855.
- What is the tax rate in Wangen?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Wangen is 165% (2026); canton SZ levies 110%.
- How many residents does Wangen have?
- Wangen has 5'496 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Wangen in?
- Wangen is located in canton SZ.