Postcode area · Engelberg · Obwalden
6390 Engelberg (Engelberg): key figures
6390 Engelberg (postcode area in Engelberg) has 4,308 residents in 2025 across 124.3 km², or 34.6 people per km². Population: +6.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,308 residents
- 124.3 km²
- 35 people/km²
6390 Engelberg in numbers
Population
4,308
ranked 541 of 2,275
+6.4%between 2015 and 2025
2015–2025
Population density
35people/km²
ranked 2,163 of 2,275
Area
124km²
ranked 17 of 3,168
Share of foreign nationals
32.2%
ranked 352 of 2,040
Dwellings
4,690
ranked 245 of 3,164
Residential buildings
1,420
ranked 229 of 3,160
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946
13.2%
ranked 2,669 of 3,164
Key points
Nationally, 6390 Engelberg ranks No. 541 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 6390 Engelberg over time
Population, 2015–2025
6390 Engelberg had 4,049 residents in 2015 and 4,308 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 4,049 |
| 2020 | 4,155 |
| 2023 | 4,322 |
| 2025 | 4,308 |
All indicators for 6390 Engelberg
Next to the value for 6390 Engelberg: all postcode areas of Engelberg, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
6390 EngelbergNational medianHover over or tap a bar to see what it shows.
Housing
| Indicator | 6390 Engelberg | Engelberg | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 4,690 | – | – | ranked 245 of 3,164 | ||
| Residential buildings (2026) | 1,420 | – | – | ranked 229 of 3,160 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 13.2% | 13.2% | 23.2% | ranked 2,669 of 3,164 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 20.5% | 20.5% | 23.6% | ranked 1,678 of 3,164 | ||
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 48.0% | 48.0% | 63.5% | ranked 2,861 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 6390 Engelberg | Engelberg | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 41.9% | 41.9% | 56.2% | ranked 1,985 of 3,160 | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 4.4% | 4.4% | 16.2% | ranked 2,770 of 3,160 | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 16.9% | 16.9% | 13.5% | ranked 1,516 of 3,160 | ||
| District heating (2026) | 15.5% | 15.5% | 5.6% | ranked 226 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 6390 Engelberg | Engelberg | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 32.2% | 32.2% | 29.8% | ranked 352 of 2,040 |
Where is 6390 Engelberg?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 6390 Engelberg (Engelberg)?
6390 Engelberg has 4,308 residents in 2025. It covers 124.3 km², or 35 people per km².
Where is 6390 Engelberg?
6390 Engelberg (postcode area) is part of Engelberg, in Obwalden.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 6390 Engelberg?
Share of foreign nationals: 32.2% (2025), ranked 352 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 6390 Engelberg?
Dwellings: 4,690 (2026), ranked 245 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.