Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
2'689 48.9%
Men
2'807 51.1%
Children & youth (0–19)
1'192 21.7%
Swiss citizens
3'703 66.2%
Foreign residents
1'892 33.8%
0–19 · 1'192 · 21.7%20–64 · 3'282 · 59.7%65+ · 1'022 · 18.6%
Foreign residents 33.8%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 59.1%62.4% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 61.8%60.0% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 53.4%42.2% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 53.1%20.7% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP37.4% · strongest party
SVP37.4%
FDP17.6%
SP13.3%
Mitte13.3%
GLP6.4%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier145%
Cantonal tax multiplier105%
145%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 74 of 75 in canton St. GallenSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Vaduz · 2.8 kmAnnual mean temperature 202511.5 °C
Precipitation 2025994 mm
11.5 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitewartau.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (5)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Wartau?
- Wartau has 5 postal codes: 7320, 9476, 9477, 9478, 9479.
- What is the tax rate in Wartau?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Wartau is 145% (2026); canton SG levies 105%.
- How many residents does Wartau have?
- Wartau has 5'496 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Wartau in?
- Wartau is located in canton SG.