Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
5'341 49.7%
Men
5'401 50.3%
Children & youth (0–19)
2'023 18.8%
Swiss citizens
8'938 82.3%
Foreign residents
1'924 17.7%
0–19 · 2'023 · 18.8%20–64 · 6'224 · 57.9%65+ · 2'495 · 23.2%
Foreign residents 17.7%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 66.7%61.4% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 67.3%54.0% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 62.0%38.2% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 61.9%20.5% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023FDP52.0% · strongest party
FDP52.0%
SVP48.0%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier386%
Cantonal tax multiplier325%
386%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 1 of 7 in canton ObwaldenSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Giswil · 6.4 kmAnnual mean temperature 20259.8 °C
Precipitation 20251'142 mm
9.8 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitesarnen.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (4)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Sarnen?
- Sarnen has 4 postal codes: 6056, 6060, 6062, 6063.
- What is the tax rate in Sarnen?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Sarnen is 386% (2026); canton OW levies 325%.
- How many residents does Sarnen have?
- Sarnen has 10'742 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Sarnen in?
- Sarnen is located in canton OW.