Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
3'379 48.8%
Men
3'549 51.2%
Children & youth (0–19)
1'469 21.2%
Swiss citizens
5'088 73.3%
Foreign residents
1'851 26.7%
0–19 · 1'469 · 21.2%20–64 · 4'231 · 61.1%65+ · 1'228 · 17.7%
Foreign residents 26.7%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 61.9%63.1% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 63.3%59.8% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 51.9%43.8% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 51.5%17.1% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP39.4% · strongest party
SVP39.4%
Mitte24.5%
FDP15.0%
SP6.9%
GRÜNE5.4%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier85%
Cantonal tax multiplier105%
85%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 8 of 75 in canton St. GallenSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Oberriet / Kriessern · 6.2 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.6 °C
Precipitation 2025983 mm
10.6 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitediepoldsau.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (3)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Diepoldsau?
- Diepoldsau has 3 postal codes: 9436, 9443, 9444.
- What is the tax rate in Diepoldsau?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Diepoldsau is 85% (2026); canton SG levies 105%.
- How many residents does Diepoldsau have?
- Diepoldsau has 6'928 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Diepoldsau in?
- Diepoldsau is located in canton SG.