Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
2'872 49.8%
Men
2'898 50.2%
Children & youth (0–19)
1'190 20.6%
Swiss citizens
4'231 71.9%
Foreign residents
1'650 28.1%
0–19 · 1'190 · 20.6%20–64 · 3'296 · 57.1%65+ · 1'284 · 22.3%
Foreign residents 28.1%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 75.7%60.0% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 76.2%59.3% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 75.8%36.4% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 75.7%21.5% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP48.6% · strongest party
SVP48.6%
SP19.5%
FDP12.8%
GLP5.5%
EVP3.2%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier92%
Cantonal tax multiplier76%
92%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 9 of 26 in canton SchaffhausenSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Schaffhausen · 11.5 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.6 °C
Precipitation 2025982 mm
10.6 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Head of governmentMarcel Fringer · FDP.Die Liberalen
Websitethayngen.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (5)
swisstopoNearby municipalities
swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Thayngen?
- Thayngen has 5 postal codes: 8236, 8240, 8241, 8242, 8243.
- What is the tax rate in Thayngen?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Thayngen is 92% (2026); canton SH levies 76%.
- How many residents does Thayngen have?
- Thayngen has 5'770 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Thayngen in?
- Thayngen is located in canton SH.