Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
551 49.4%
Men
565 50.6%
Children & youth (0–19)
225 20.2%
Swiss citizens
1'010 88.4%
Foreign residents
132 11.6%
0–19 · 225 · 20.2%20–64 · 728 · 65.2%65+ · 163 · 14.6%
Foreign residents 11.6%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 60.9%57.7% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 60.9%56.8% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 55.1%34.0% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 55.1%21.3% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023Mitte45.5% · strongest party
Mitte45.5%
SVP33.5%
SP8.2%
GRÜNE6.9%
FDP4.7%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier100%
Cantonal tax multiplier100%
100%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 15 of 122 in canton ValaisSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Eggishorn · 10.5 kmAnnual mean temperature 2025-0.7 °C
-0.7 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitebitsch.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (2)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Bitsch?
- Bitsch has 2 postal codes: 3914, 3982.
- What is the tax rate in Bitsch?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Bitsch is 100% (2026); canton VS levies 100%.
- How many residents does Bitsch have?
- Bitsch has 1'116 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Bitsch in?
- Bitsch is located in canton VS.