Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
220 50.3%
Men
217 49.7%
Children & youth (0–19)
77 17.6%
Swiss citizens
377 85.7%
Foreign residents
63 14.3%
0–19 · 77 · 17.6%20–64 · 249 · 57.0%65+ · 111 · 25.4%
Foreign residents 14.3%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 57.9%54.6% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 57.9%44.4% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 48.4%35.2% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 48.4%23.8% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023Mitte57.0% · strongest party
Mitte57.0%
SVP18.7%
SP9.3%
GRÜNE7.3%
FDP6.2%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier120%
Cantonal tax multiplier100%
120%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 66 of 122 in canton ValaisSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Eggishorn · 7.6 kmAnnual mean temperature 2025-0.7 °C
-0.7 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitegemeinde-riederalp.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (5)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Riederalp?
- Riederalp has 5 postal codes: 3982, 3983, 3986, 3987, 3991.
- What is the tax rate in Riederalp?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Riederalp is 120% (2026); canton VS levies 100%.
- How many residents does Riederalp have?
- Riederalp has 437 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Riederalp in?
- Riederalp is located in canton VS.