Schanis (Schänis), CH
Schanis: municipality in Switzerland
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Quick Facts about Schänis
| Population | 3,818 |
| Country | Switzerland |
| Postal code | 8718 |
| Plate code | SG |
| Phone Area Codes | 055 |
| Area | 39.9 km2 |
| Official name | Schänis |
| Latitude & Longitude | 47.1500,9.0500 |
| Official language | Swiss Standard German |
| Altitude | 2,241 feet / 683, 420 meters |
| Time Zone | UTC+01:00, UTC+02:00 |
| Local time | 05:32:17 (19th April 2026) |
Geography
Schänis is located at 47°9'0"N 9°3'0"E (47.15, 9.05). It has 3 neighbors: Kaltbrunn, Benken and Amden.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3,812 | - | census |
| 2018 | 3,818 | 0.16% | census |