Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
117 46.2%
Men
136 53.8%
Children & youth (0–19)
28 11.1%
Swiss citizens
235 94.8%
Foreign residents
13 5.2%
0–19 · 28 · 11.1%20–64 · 167 · 66.0%65+ · 58 · 22.9%
Foreign residents 5.2%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 56.4%59.5% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 56.4%51.3% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 57.9%39.5% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 58.4%16.0% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023Mitte68.5% · strongest party
Mitte68.5%
SVP21.4%
SP4.0%
FDP3.0%
GRÜNE2.5%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier140%
Cantonal tax multiplier100%
140%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 121 of 122 in canton ValaisSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Blatten, Lötschental · 7.1 kmAnnual mean temperature 20245.5 °C
Precipitation 20241'229 mm
5.5 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websiteferden.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (2)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Ferden?
- Ferden has 2 postal codes: 3916, 3917.
- What is the tax rate in Ferden?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Ferden is 140% (2026); canton VS levies 100%.
- How many residents does Ferden have?
- Ferden has 253 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Ferden in?
- Ferden is located in canton VS.