9606 Bütschwil (Bütschwil-Ganterschwil): key figures
9606 Bütschwil (postcode area in Bütschwil-Ganterschwil) has 3,149 residents in 2025 across 6.2 km², or 507 people per km². Population: +17.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,149 residents
- 6.2 km²
- 507 people/km²
9606 Bütschwil in numbers
Key points
Nationally, 9606 Bütschwil ranks No. 732 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 9606 Bütschwil over time
9606 Bütschwil had 2,683 residents in 2015 and 3,149 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,683 |
| 2020 | 2,932 |
| 2023 | 3,031 |
| 2025 | 3,149 |
All indicators for 9606 Bütschwil
Next to the value for 9606 Bütschwil: all postcode areas of Bütschwil-Ganterschwil, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 9606 Bütschwil | Bütschwil-Ganterschwil | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,540 | – | – | ranked 1 of 4 | ranked 811 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 678 | – | – | ranked 1 of 4 | ranked 827 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 27.7% | 34.1% | 23.2% | ranked 4 of 4 | ranked 1,594 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 32.7% | 28.1% | 23.6% | ranked 1 of 4 | ranked 603 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 68.1% | 73.1% | 63.5% | ranked 4 of 4 | ranked 1,753 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 9606 Bütschwil | Bütschwil-Ganterschwil | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 50.3% | 41.7% | 56.2% | ranked 1 of 4 | ranked 1,533 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 35.8% | 31.9% | 16.2% | ranked 1 of 4 | ranked 220 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 11.4% | 21.7% | 13.5% | ranked 4 of 4 | ranked 1,936 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 1.6% | 5.6% | ranked 4 of 4 | ranked 2,207 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 9606 Bütschwil | Bütschwil-Ganterschwil | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.7% | 19.7% | 29.8% | ranked 1 of 3 | ranked 1,136 of 2,040 |
Where is 9606 Bütschwil?
Other postcode areas in Bütschwil-Ganterschwil
Postcode areas near 9606 Bütschwil
- 9615 Dietfurt
- 9601 Lütisburg Station
- 9608 Ganterschwil
- 9607 MosnangMosnang
- 9621 OberhelfenschwilNeckertal
- 9620 LichtensteigLichtensteig
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Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 9606 Bütschwil (Bütschwil-Ganterschwil)?
9606 Bütschwil has 3,149 residents in 2025. It covers 6.2 km², or 507 people per km².
Where is 9606 Bütschwil?
9606 Bütschwil (postcode area) is part of Bütschwil-Ganterschwil, in St. Gallen.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 9606 Bütschwil?
Share of foreign nationals: 19.7% (2025), ranked 1,136 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 9606 Bütschwil?
Dwellings: 1,540 (2026), ranked 811 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.