Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
745 50.2%
Men
738 49.8%
Children & youth (0–19)
273 18.4%
Swiss citizens
1'330 89.0%
Foreign residents
165 11.0%
0–19 · 273 · 18.4%20–64 · 813 · 54.8%65+ · 397 · 26.8%
Foreign residents 11.0%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 61.3%45.5% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 61.1%30.8% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 60.7%57.1% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 61.9%33.0% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023FDP24.2% · strongest party
FDP24.2%
GRÜNE23.3%
Mitte19.2%
SP18.3%
SVP13.2%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier115%
Cantonal tax multiplier100%
115%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 39 of 122 in canton ValaisSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Les Marécottes · 0.4 kmAnnual mean temperature 20259.9 °C
Precipitation 20251'165 mm
9.9 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitesalvan.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (3)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Salvan?
- Salvan has 3 postal codes: 1920, 1922, 1923.
- What is the tax rate in Salvan?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Salvan is 115% (2026); canton VS levies 100%.
- How many residents does Salvan have?
- Salvan has 1'483 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Salvan in?
- Salvan is located in canton VS.