Switzerland · Canton SZ
Steinen
6422SZ CANTON6422
Residents
3'762
Area
11.9 km²
Tax multiplier
195%
Postal codes
1
Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
1'878 49.9%
Men
1'884 50.1%
Children & youth (0–19)
816 21.7%
Swiss citizens
3'352 88.8%
Foreign residents
422 11.2%
0–19 · 816 · 21.7%20–64 · 2'322 · 61.7%65+ · 624 · 16.6%
Foreign residents 11.2%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 67.1%61.3% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 68.4%68.5% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 58.9%26.9% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 58.8%15.3% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP33.4% · strongest party
SVP33.4%
Mitte24.1%
FDP14.3%
Übrige13.4%
SP8.0%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier195%
Cantonal tax multiplier110%
195%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 30 of 30 in canton SchwyzSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Sattel, SZ · 2.9 kmAnnual mean temperature 20259 °C
Precipitation 20251'551 mm
9 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitesteinen.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (1)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Steinen?
- The postal code of Steinen is 6422.
- What is the tax rate in Steinen?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Steinen is 195% (2026); canton SZ levies 110%.
- How many residents does Steinen have?
- Steinen has 3'762 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Steinen in?
- Steinen is located in canton SZ.