Valais, Switzerland
Riddes cadastral map: plots, homes and population
Riddes had 3,831 residents at the end of 2025 and 3,301 homes, 48.7% of them second homes.
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Official figures for the municipality of Riddes, canton of Valais.
- Residents, end of 2025
- 3,831
- Homes
- 3,301
- Second homes
- 48.7%
- New homes 2020–2024
- 267
- per 1,000 residents: 69.7
- Density
- 160
- residents per km²
- Municipal area
- 23.9 km²
Change since the end of 2024: +2.2% (Switzerland: +0.8%).
From 2020 to 2024, 267 new homes were built in Riddes, 69.7 per 1,000 residents (Switzerland: 24.9).
As the share is above 20%, the Second Homes Act (Article 6) in principle bars permits for new second homes in Riddes.
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
3,831
Sun exposure
N · E · S · W
Source
Mensuration officielle (swisstopo)
Frequently asked questions
What share of homes in Riddes are second homes?
48.7% of the 3,301 homes in Riddes are second homes (Federal Office for Spatial Development housing inventory, March 2026), against 15% across Switzerland. As the share is above 20%, the Second Homes Act (Article 6) in principle bars permits for new second homes in Riddes.
How many homes are being built in Riddes?
From 2020 to 2024, 267 new homes were built in Riddes, 69.7 per 1,000 residents (Switzerland: 24.9). Change since the end of 2024: +2.2% (Switzerland: +0.8%).
Are there official property prices for Riddes?
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 Riddes?
Open the map, zoom into Riddes and tap the plot: its area, perimeter and dimensions appear instantly in m² or sq ft.
Is the Riddes 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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