Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
4'767 49.4%
Men
4'892 50.6%
Children & youth (0–19)
1'626 16.8%
Swiss citizens
7'760 80.2%
Foreign residents
1'915 19.8%
0–19 · 1'626 · 16.8%20–64 · 5'388 · 55.8%65+ · 2'645 · 27.4%
Foreign residents 19.8%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 59.2%65.6% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 60.0%62.3% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 52.6%43.7% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 52.5%19.8% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP47.7% · strongest party
SVP47.7%
Mitte28.0%
SP21.5%
Übrige2.9%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier63%
Cantonal tax multiplier59.7%
63%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 3 of 3 in canton GlarusSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Glarus · 4.2 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.2 °C
Precipitation 20251'300 mm
10.2 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Head of governmentThomas Hefti · FDP.Die Liberalen
Websiteglarus-sued.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (15)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Glarus Süd?
- Glarus Süd has 15 postal codes: 8750, 8755, 8756, 8762, 8765, 8766, 8767, 8772, 8773, 8774, 8775, 8777 ….
- What is the tax rate in Glarus Süd?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Glarus Süd is 63% (2026); canton GL levies 59.7%.
- How many residents does Glarus Süd have?
- Glarus Süd has 9'659 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Glarus Süd in?
- Glarus Süd is located in canton GL.