3946 Turtmann (Turtmann-Unterems): key figures
3946 Turtmann (postcode area in Turtmann-Unterems) has 1,043 residents in 2025 across 85.4 km², or 12.2 people per km². Population: +10.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,043 residents
- 85.4 km²
- 12 people/km²
3946 Turtmann in numbers
Key points
Nationally, 3946 Turtmann ranks No. 1,573 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 3946 Turtmann over time
3946 Turtmann had 942 residents in 2015 and 1,043 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 942 |
| 2020 | 909 |
| 2023 | 1,035 |
| 2025 | 1,043 |
All indicators for 3946 Turtmann
Next to the value for 3946 Turtmann: all postcode areas of Turtmann-Unterems, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 3946 Turtmann | Turtmann-Unterems | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 807 | – | – | ranked 1,356 of 3,164 | ||
| Residential buildings (2026) | 536 | – | – | ranked 1,070 of 3,160 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 28.5% | 28.5% | 23.2% | ranked 1,544 of 3,164 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 13.8% | 13.8% | 23.6% | ranked 2,291 of 3,164 | ||
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 71.6% | 71.6% | 63.5% | ranked 1,412 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 3946 Turtmann | Turtmann-Unterems | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 30.8% | 30.8% | 56.2% | ranked 2,539 of 3,160 | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.6% | 10.6% | 16.2% | ranked 1,872 of 3,160 | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 40.2% | 40.2% | 13.5% | ranked 497 of 3,160 | ||
| District heating (2026) | 3.1% | 3.1% | 5.6% | ranked 902 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 3946 Turtmann | Turtmann-Unterems | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 19.1% | 19.1% | 29.8% | ranked 1,192 of 2,040 |
Where is 3946 Turtmann?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 3946 Turtmann (Turtmann-Unterems)?
3946 Turtmann has 1,043 residents in 2025. It covers 85.4 km², or 12 people per km².
Where is 3946 Turtmann?
3946 Turtmann (postcode area) is part of Turtmann-Unterems, in Valais.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 3946 Turtmann?
Share of foreign nationals: 19.1% (2025), ranked 1,192 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 3946 Turtmann?
Dwellings: 807 (2026), ranked 1,356 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.