Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
2'227 47.8%
Men
2'433 52.2%
Children & youth (0–19)
1'058 22.7%
Swiss citizens
4'093 86.6%
Foreign residents
633 13.4%
0–19 · 1'058 · 22.7%20–64 · 2'822 · 60.6%65+ · 780 · 16.7%
Foreign residents 13.4%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 58.8%66.8% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 60.4%65.5% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 57.2%36.7% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 56.7%11.4% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP44.5% · strongest party
SVP44.5%
Mitte20.5%
FDP16.4%
SP6.9%
GRÜNE5.6%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier100%
Cantonal tax multiplier105%
100%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 18 of 75 in canton St. GallenSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Bischofszell / Sitterdorf · 8.4 kmAnnual mean temperature 20259.6 °C
Precipitation 2025904 mm
9.6 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websiteoberbueren.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (4)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Oberbüren?
- Oberbüren has 4 postal codes: 9203, 9230, 9240, 9245.
- What is the tax rate in Oberbüren?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Oberbüren is 100% (2026); canton SG levies 105%.
- How many residents does Oberbüren have?
- Oberbüren has 4'660 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Oberbüren in?
- Oberbüren is located in canton SG.