Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
5'163 51.5%
Men
4'863 48.5%
Children & youth (0–19)
2'066 20.6%
Swiss citizens
7'143 70.4%
Foreign residents
2'999 29.6%
0–19 · 2'066 · 20.6%20–64 · 5'765 · 57.5%65+ · 2'195 · 21.9%
Foreign residents 29.6%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 54.3%61.1% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 55.6%50.8% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 52.3%44.2% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 52.1%19.6% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP32.0% · strongest party
SVP32.0%
FDP19.5%
Mitte18.9%
SP12.5%
GRÜNE6.5%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier119%
Cantonal tax multiplier105%
119%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 52 of 75 in canton St. GallenSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
St. Gallen · 8.2 kmAnnual mean temperature 20259.6 °C
Precipitation 20251'165 mm
9.6 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitewittenbach.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (3)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Wittenbach?
- Wittenbach has 3 postal codes: 9008, 9300, 9308.
- What is the tax rate in Wittenbach?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Wittenbach is 119% (2026); canton SG levies 105%.
- How many residents does Wittenbach have?
- Wittenbach has 10'026 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Wittenbach in?
- Wittenbach is located in canton SG.