What is the postal code of St. Margrethen?

St. Margrethen has 3 postal codes: 9424, 9428, 9430.

What is the tax rate in St. Margrethen?

The municipal tax multiplier of St. Margrethen is 109% (2026); canton SG levies 105%.

How many residents does St. Margrethen have?

St. Margrethen has 6'558 residents (2023).

Which canton is St. Margrethen in?

St. Margrethen is located in canton SG.

Switzerland · Canton SG

St. Margrethen

9424–9430

SG CANTON9424 9428 9430

Residents

6'558

Area

6.9 km²

Tax multiplier

109%

Postal codes

Demographics

BFS · 2023

Women

3'096 47.2%

Men

3'462 52.8%

Children & youth (0–19)

1'319 20.1%

Swiss citizens

3'195 47.6%

Foreign residents

3'523 52.4%

0–19 · 1'319 · 20.1%20–64 · 4'124 · 62.9%65+ · 1'115 · 17.0%

Foreign residents 52.4%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 49.6%63.7% yes

14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 50.4%61.7% yes

08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 47.2%42.7% yes

08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 47.2%16.4% yes

Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Politics

National Council election 2023

SVP43.1% · strongest party

SVP43.1%

FDP16.2%

Mitte15.5%

SP11.9%

GRÜNE4.9%

Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Taxes 2026

ESTV

Municipal tax multiplier109%

Cantonal tax multiplier105%

109%CH range 25%525%

Tax rank 27 of 75 in canton St. Gallen

Source: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026

Climate

Altenrhein · 4.2 km

Annual mean temperature 202510.8 °C

Precipitation 20251'033 mm

10.8 °CCH range -5.5°14°

Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026

Municipality

Wikidata · CC0

Websitestmargrethen.ch ↗

Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026

Postal codes (3)

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Nearby municipalities

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Frequently asked questions

What is the postal code of St. Margrethen?: St. Margrethen has 3 postal codes: 9424, 9428, 9430.
What is the tax rate in St. Margrethen?: The municipal tax multiplier of St. Margrethen is 109% (2026); canton SG levies 105%.
How many residents does St. Margrethen have?: St. Margrethen has 6'558 residents (2023).
Which canton is St. Margrethen in?: St. Margrethen is located in canton SG.

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