Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
380 50.7%
Men
370 49.3%
Children & youth (0–19)
150 20.0%
Swiss citizens
657 87.7%
Foreign residents
92 12.3%
0–19 · 150 · 20.0%20–64 · 448 · 59.7%65+ · 152 · 20.3%
Foreign residents 12.3%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 58.0%62.4% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 58.0%53.4% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 52.3%34.1% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 52.5%14.4% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023Mitte64.7% · strongest party
Mitte64.7%
SVP27.6%
SP3.2%
GRÜNE2.1%
FDP1.4%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier120%
Cantonal tax multiplier100%
120%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 67 of 122 in canton ValaisSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Visp · 5.4 kmAnnual mean temperature 202511.3 °C
Precipitation 2025588 mm
11.3 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websiteniedergesteln.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (4)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Niedergesteln?
- Niedergesteln has 4 postal codes: 3940, 3942, 3943, 3949.
- What is the tax rate in Niedergesteln?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Niedergesteln is 120% (2026); canton VS levies 100%.
- How many residents does Niedergesteln have?
- Niedergesteln has 750 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Niedergesteln in?
- Niedergesteln is located in canton VS.