Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
783 49.8%
Men
788 50.2%
Children & youth (0–19)
342 21.8%
Swiss citizens
1'329 82.2%
Foreign residents
288 17.8%
0–19 · 342 · 21.8%20–64 · 979 · 62.3%65+ · 250 · 15.9%
Foreign residents 17.8%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 64.7%64.7% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 66.3%75.2% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 56.9%26.2% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 57.0%14.9% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP55.4% · strongest party
SVP55.4%
Mitte15.0%
FDP8.9%
SP6.4%
GLP5.4%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier104%
Cantonal tax multiplier105%
104%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 22 of 75 in canton St. GallenSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Oberriet / Kriessern · 6.6 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.6 °C
Precipitation 2025983 mm
10.6 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websiteeichberg.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (2)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Eichberg?
- Eichberg has 2 postal codes: 9452, 9453.
- What is the tax rate in Eichberg?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Eichberg is 104% (2026); canton SG levies 105%.
- How many residents does Eichberg have?
- Eichberg has 1'571 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Eichberg in?
- Eichberg is located in canton SG.