Switzerland · Canton SG
Rorschach
9400SG CANTON9400
Residents
9'955
Area
1.8 km²
Tax multiplier
129%
Postal codes
1
Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
4'835 48.6%
Men
5'120 51.4%
Children & youth (0–19)
1'794 18.0%
Swiss citizens
4'864 47.3%
Foreign residents
5'410 52.7%
0–19 · 1'794 · 18.0%20–64 · 6'329 · 63.6%65+ · 1'832 · 18.4%
Foreign residents 52.7%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 45.4%51.7% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 46.8%44.6% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 45.8%51.9% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 45.8%30.6% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP25.9% · strongest party
SVP25.9%
SP23.3%
Mitte15.6%
FDP13.8%
GRÜNE10.4%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier129%
Cantonal tax multiplier105%
129%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 68 of 75 in canton St. GallenSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Altenrhein · 6.4 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.8 °C
Precipitation 20251'033 mm
10.8 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websiterorschach.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (1)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Rorschach?
- The postal code of Rorschach is 9400.
- What is the tax rate in Rorschach?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Rorschach is 129% (2026); canton SG levies 105%.
- How many residents does Rorschach have?
- Rorschach has 9'955 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Rorschach in?
- Rorschach is located in canton SG.