St. Gallen, Switzerland

Benken (SG) cadastral map: plots, homes and population

Benken (SG) had 3,119 residents at the end of 2025 and 1,383 homes, 10.8% of them second homes.

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Housing in Benken (SG)

Official figures for the municipality of Benken (SG), canton of St. Gallen.

Residents, end of 2025
3,119
Homes
1,383
Second homes
10.8%
New homes 2020–2024
33
per 1,000 residents: 10.6
Density
189
residents per km²
Municipal area
16.5 km²

Change since the end of 2024: +1.5% (Switzerland: +0.8%).

From 2020 to 2024, 33 new homes were built in Benken (SG), 10.6 per 1,000 residents (Switzerland: 24.9).

Sources: Swiss Federal Statistical Office, STATPOP (permanent resident population at 31 December 2024 and 2025) and construction and housing statistics; Federal Office for Spatial Development, housing inventory (March 2026); swisstopo, swissBOUNDARIES3D. Free use with the source cited.

Population

3,119

Sun exposure

N · E · S · W

Source

Mensuration officielle (swisstopo)

Frequently asked questions

What share of homes in Benken (SG) are second homes?

10.8% of the 1,383 homes in Benken (SG) are second homes (Federal Office for Spatial Development housing inventory, March 2026), against 15% across Switzerland.

How many homes are being built in Benken (SG)?

From 2020 to 2024, 33 new homes were built in Benken (SG), 10.6 per 1,000 residents (Switzerland: 24.9). Change since the end of 2024: +1.5% (Switzerland: +0.8%).

Are there official property prices for Benken (SG)?

Switzerland publishes no open sale prices by municipality. Some cantons, such as Zurich, Geneva and Vaud, publish their own transaction statistics. OpenParcels shows the official population and housing figures and every plot of the official cadastral survey.

How do I find the size of a plot in Benken (SG)?

Open the map, zoom into Benken (SG) and tap the plot: its area, perimeter and dimensions appear instantly in m² or sq ft.

Is the Benken (SG) land registry free to browse?

Yes. It is free with no sign-up. Data comes from official cadastral sources where available and OpenStreetMap elsewhere.

How can I tell if a garden gets good sun?

Each plot card has a sun compass showing which way the garden or main façade faces (due south, west…), computed from the plot and building shapes.

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