Switzerland · Canton SG
Weesen
8872SG CANTON8872
Residents
1'871
Area
5.8 km²
Tax multiplier
115%
Postal codes
1
Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
967 51.7%
Men
904 48.3%
Children & youth (0–19)
347 18.5%
Swiss citizens
1'592 83.9%
Foreign residents
306 16.1%
0–19 · 347 · 18.5%20–64 · 1'098 · 58.7%65+ · 426 · 22.8%
Foreign residents 16.1%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 61.9%58.2% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 63.2%57.0% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 59.6%44.0% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 59.4%23.6% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP32.8% · strongest party
SVP32.8%
Mitte18.8%
GRÜNE12.4%
FDP11.9%
SP9.9%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier115%
Cantonal tax multiplier105%
115%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 37 of 75 in canton St. GallenSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Ebnat-Kappel · 12.7 kmAnnual mean temperature 20258.9 °C
Precipitation 20251'618 mm
8.9 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websiteweesen.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (1)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Weesen?
- The postal code of Weesen is 8872.
- What is the tax rate in Weesen?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Weesen is 115% (2026); canton SG levies 105%.
- How many residents does Weesen have?
- Weesen has 1'871 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Weesen in?
- Weesen is located in canton SG.