6056 Kägiswil (Sarnen): key figures
6056 Kägiswil (postcode area in Sarnen) has 1,294 residents in 2025 across 10.1 km², or 128 people per km². By population, 6056 Kägiswil ranks No. 3 of 3 postcode areas in Sarnen. Population: +9.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,294 residents
- 10.1 km²
- 128 people/km²
6056 Kägiswil in numbers
Key points
By population, 6056 Kägiswil ranks No. 3 of 3 postcode areas in Sarnen.
Nationally, 6056 Kägiswil ranks No. 1,400 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 6056 Kägiswil over time
6056 Kägiswil had 1,180 residents in 2015 and 1,294 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,180 |
| 2020 | 1,242 |
| 2023 | 1,267 |
| 2025 | 1,294 |
All indicators for 6056 Kägiswil
Next to the value for 6056 Kägiswil: all postcode areas of Sarnen, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 6056 Kägiswil | Sarnen | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 654 | – | – | ranked 4 of 4 | ranked 1,581 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 280 | – | – | ranked 4 of 4 | ranked 1,917 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 18.5% | 18.6% | 23.2% | ranked 2 of 4 | ranked 2,265 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 23.7% | 26.0% | 23.6% | ranked 4 of 4 | ranked 1,361 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 46.1% | 50.5% | 63.5% | ranked 4 of 4 | ranked 2,899 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 6056 Kägiswil | Sarnen | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 20.9% | 30.5% | 56.2% | ranked 3 of 4 | ranked 2,849 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 12.1% | 20.4% | 16.2% | ranked 3 of 4 | ranked 1,664 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 25.2% | 26.2% | 13.5% | ranked 3 of 4 | ranked 997 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 34.5% | 12.6% | 5.6% | ranked 1 of 4 | ranked 53 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 6056 Kägiswil | Sarnen | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 17.9% | 20.7% | 29.8% | ranked 2 of 2 | ranked 1,272 of 2,040 |
Where is 6056 Kägiswil?
Other postcode areas in Sarnen
Postcode areas near 6056 Kägiswil
- 6060 Sarnen6,627 residents
- 6063 Stalden (Sarnen)
- 6062 Wilen (Sarnen)1,617 residents
- 6055 Alpnach DorfAlpnach
- 6064 KernsKerns
- 6066 St. Niklausen OWKerns
Next in alphabetical order: 6060 Sarnen
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 6056 Kägiswil (Sarnen)?
6056 Kägiswil has 1,294 residents in 2025. It covers 10.1 km², or 128 people per km².
Where is 6056 Kägiswil?
6056 Kägiswil (postcode area) is part of Sarnen, in Obwalden.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 6056 Kägiswil?
Share of foreign nationals: 17.9% (2025), ranked 1,272 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 6056 Kägiswil?
Dwellings: 654 (2026), ranked 1,581 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.