Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
3'568 48.4%
Men
3'801 51.6%
Children & youth (0–19)
1'382 18.8%
Swiss citizens
5'720 77.0%
Foreign residents
1'706 23.0%
0–19 · 1'382 · 18.8%20–64 · 4'601 · 62.4%65+ · 1'386 · 18.8%
Foreign residents 23.0%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 65.1%63.6% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 66.5%60.2% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 60.6%41.1% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 60.7%13.2% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP36.1% · strongest party
SVP36.1%
FDP23.0%
Mitte17.2%
SP9.7%
Übrige7.8%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier115%
Cantonal tax multiplier110%
115%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 4 of 30 in canton SchwyzSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Lachen / Galgenen · 2.6 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 · CC0Websitealtendorf.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (2)
swisstopoNearby municipalities
swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Altendorf?
- Altendorf has 2 postal codes: 8846, 8852.
- What is the tax rate in Altendorf?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Altendorf is 115% (2026); canton SZ levies 110%.
- How many residents does Altendorf have?
- Altendorf has 7'369 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Altendorf in?
- Altendorf is located in canton SZ.