Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
878 50.4%
Men
865 49.6%
Children & youth (0–19)
329 18.9%
Swiss citizens
1'445 83.1%
Foreign residents
293 16.9%
0–19 · 329 · 18.9%20–64 · 979 · 56.2%65+ · 435 · 25.0%
Foreign residents 16.9%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 72.3%62.2% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 72.9%59.1% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 71.5%38.2% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 71.4%20.4% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP46.5% · strongest party
SVP46.5%
SP21.4%
FDP9.1%
EVP7.6%
Übrige3.7%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier112%
Cantonal tax multiplier76%
112%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 20 of 26 in canton SchaffhausenSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Hallau · 2.4 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.2 °C
Precipitation 2025960 mm
10.2 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitewilchingen.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (2)
swisstopoNearby municipalities
swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Wilchingen?
- Wilchingen has 2 postal codes: 8217, 8218.
- What is the tax rate in Wilchingen?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Wilchingen is 112% (2026); canton SH levies 76%.
- How many residents does Wilchingen have?
- Wilchingen has 1'743 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Wilchingen in?
- Wilchingen is located in canton SH.