Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
690 49.4%
Men
708 50.6%
Children & youth (0–19)
310 22.2%
Swiss citizens
1'221 85.5%
Foreign residents
207 14.5%
0–19 · 310 · 22.2%20–64 · 838 · 59.9%65+ · 250 · 17.9%
Foreign residents 14.5%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 64.9%60.8% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 65.6%70.9% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 55.2%28.6% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 55.6%14.2% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP52.9% · strongest party
SVP52.9%
Mitte10.5%
GRÜNE6.8%
FDP6.7%
GLP6.1%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier152%
Cantonal tax multiplier109%
152%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 62 of 80 in canton ThurgauSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Güttingen · 4.8 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.6 °C
Precipitation 2025820 mm
10.6 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitebirwinken.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (2)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Birwinken?
- Birwinken has 2 postal codes: 8585, 8586.
- What is the tax rate in Birwinken?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Birwinken is 152% (2026); canton TG levies 109%.
- How many residents does Birwinken have?
- Birwinken has 1'398 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Birwinken in?
- Birwinken is located in canton TG.