What is the postal code of Port-Valais?

Port-Valais has 2 postal codes: 1897, 1898.

What is the tax rate in Port-Valais?

The municipal tax multiplier of Port-Valais is 110% (2026); canton VS levies 100%.

How many residents does Port-Valais have?

Port-Valais has 4'485 residents (2023).

Which canton is Port-Valais in?

Port-Valais is located in canton VS.

Switzerland · Canton VS

Port-Valais

1897–1898

VS CANTON1897 1898

Residents

4'485

Area

15.1 km²

Tax multiplier

110%

Postal codes

Demographics

BFS · 2023

Women

2'258 50.3%

Men

2'227 49.7%

Children & youth (0–19)

908 20.2%

Swiss citizens

3'115 68.5%

Foreign residents

1'436 31.6%

0–19 · 908 · 20.2%20–64 · 2'705 · 60.3%65+ · 872 · 19.4%

Foreign residents 31.6%0%61.6%

Source: BFS/OFS · retrieved 24.07.2026

Recent federal votes

BFS · sd-t-17-02

14.06.2026Änderung des Bundesgesetzes über den zivilen Ersatzdienst (Zivildienstgesetz, ZDG)● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 55.9%61.9% yes

14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 56.1%51.0% yes

08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 48.6%56.3% yes

08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 48.5%21.3% yes

Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Politics

National Council election 2023

SVP28.3% · strongest party

SVP28.3%

FDP25.1%

Mitte17.3%

SP15.5%

GRÜNE9.3%

Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Taxes 2026

ESTV

Municipal tax multiplier110%

Cantonal tax multiplier100%

110%CH range 25%525%

Tax rank 30 of 122 in canton Valais

Source: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026

Climate

Bouveret · 1.7 km

Annual mean temperature 202512.2 °C

12.2 °CCH range -5.5°14°

Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026

Municipality

Wikidata · CC0

Websiteport-valais.ch ↗

Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026

Postal codes (2)

swisstopo

Nearby municipalities

swisstopo

Frequently asked questions

What is the postal code of Port-Valais?: Port-Valais has 2 postal codes: 1897, 1898.
What is the tax rate in Port-Valais?: The municipal tax multiplier of Port-Valais is 110% (2026); canton VS levies 100%.
How many residents does Port-Valais have?: Port-Valais has 4'485 residents (2023).
Which canton is Port-Valais in?: Port-Valais is located in canton VS.

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