Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
1'748 49.3%
Men
1'796 50.7%
Children & youth (0–19)
909 25.6%
Swiss citizens
3'242 90.7%
Foreign residents
334 9.3%
0–19 · 909 · 25.6%20–64 · 2'032 · 57.3%65+ · 603 · 17.0%
Foreign residents 9.3%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 63.2%68.0% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 64.3%64.6% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 59.8%34.4% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 59.6%13.9% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP41.0% · strongest party
SVP41.0%
Mitte23.3%
FDP16.0%
SP6.9%
GRÜNE5.1%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier122%
Cantonal tax multiplier105%
122%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 57 of 75 in canton St. GallenSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Bischofszell / Sitterdorf · 2.7 kmAnnual mean temperature 20259.6 °C
Precipitation 2025904 mm
9.6 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitewaldkirch.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (7)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Waldkirch?
- Waldkirch has 7 postal codes: 9032, 9204, 9205, 9213, 9246, 9300, 9304.
- What is the tax rate in Waldkirch?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Waldkirch is 122% (2026); canton SG levies 105%.
- How many residents does Waldkirch have?
- Waldkirch has 3'544 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Waldkirch in?
- Waldkirch is located in canton SG.