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3966Chalais

in Canton Wallis

2'077Population
10.1%Tax Rate
1108m a.s.l.
2Municipalities

Municipalities

  • Chalais98.7% of addresses
  • Sierre1.3% of addresses
Official sources, explainedRead the methodology

How to read 3966 Chalais

3966 Chalais combines a mountain or pre-alpine profile, the tax scenario sits close to the canton median, which makes it more useful for regional context than for a simple low-tax claim. With roughly 2'077 residents in the weighted view, the postcode is large enough for a serious comparison without pretending the whole area behaves like one block.

This postcode spans 2 municipalities. That means population and comparison figures should be read as weighted orientation rather than a single official municipal record.

Check before you decide

  • Read tax comparisons using the same household scenario every time
  • Confirm the exact municipality for the address you care about when the postcode is split
  • Use the official ESTV calculator for the final tax number
  • Verify address-specific details directly with the municipality or provider

Localities

2
ChalaisRéchy

Municipalities

2
Chalais
98.7% of addresses
Sierre
1.3% of addresses
Estimated from municipality data, weighted by address share

Weather near Chalais

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Taxes in Chalais

How much will you pay here?

129%
Tax Multiplier
Tax Year 2025
0.0% above median

Tax Scenarios

Gross IncomeCHF 80'000
Federal TaxCHF 1'356
Cantonal TaxCHF 2'920
Municipal TaxCHF 3'767
Estimated Tax
CHF 8'041
Effective Tax Rate: 10.1%

ℹ️ Canton-median estimate; see Official calculator

Source: ESTV Federal Tax Administration

Demographics in Chalais

Who lives here?

2'077
Population
989Households
2.10Avg. Household Size

Age Distribution

0-19 years
20%
20-39 years
24%
40-64 years
35%
65+ years
21%

Nationality

2'077
Swiss76.9%
Foreign23.1%
ℹ️ Estimated from municipality data, weighted by address share

Source: BFS STATPOP 2024

Methodology and source notes

These notes explain how to read the tax and demographic blocks on this page and when the official provider should take over.

Editorially reviewed against the current source set
01-06-2026

Tax notes

ESTV
  • The tax figures compare a concrete household scenario and do not replace an official individual calculation.
  • For this postcode, the comparison can rely on a canton-median estimate. The ESTV calculator remains mandatory for the final number.
  • The exact address, deductions, and municipality assignment can materially change the final outcome.

Demographic notes

BFS
  • Population and age values come from BFS sources or postcode-level weighting.
  • Because this postcode spans multiple municipalities, the aggregates should be read as weighted orientation rather than a single municipal register.
  • For binding administrative or statistical figures, go back to BFS or municipal sources.

Location

Where is 3966 Chalais?

Streets in Chalais

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Public transport near Chalais

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Open datasets for Chalais

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