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Balgach

third-order administrative division

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Location & Surroundings

Balgach is a third-order administrative division in Saint Gallen, Switzerland with 4,891 inhabitants, at 406 m elevation. The nearest larger town is Au, 4 km to the northeast. The national capital Bern is about 170 km to the west. The nearest airport is Hohenems-Dornbirn Airport, 7 km away.

Also known as: CH3232

Overview

Balgach is municipality in the canton of St. Gallen in Switzerland — DE Gemeinde im Kanton St. Gallen in der Schweiz.

It is located in Rheintal Constituency, Switzerland.

The population is about 4,797 (2018).

It covers about 6.52 square kilometre.

The elevation is around 404 metre.

Also known as: Balgach SG

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Locator map

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Basic Data

  • Country Switzerland
  • Located in Rheintal Constituency
  • Area 6.52 square kilometre
  • Type third-order administrative division (ADM3)
  • a subdivision of a second-order administrative division

Geography

  • Coordinates
    47° 24' 3" N, 9° 36' 29" E
  • Elevation DEM: 406 m
  • Timezone Europe/Zurich
  • Time Shift GMT 1 (DST 2)

Statistics & Country

  • Population 4,891
  • Pop. Density 2,152 p/km²
  • Built-up 26.4%
  • Settlement Suburban / peri-urban
  • Currency Franc (CHF)
  • Phone Prefix +41

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Alternate Names

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CH3232

Weather in Balgach

Current conditions and a 3-day (72-hour) weather forecast for Balgach, updated from the NOAA GFS model.

Now 15.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.1 to 21.9 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 510 W/m2.

Temperature
15.8 C
Wind
1.2 m/s SE (136 deg)
Humidity
84 %
Pressure
1,024.3 hPa
Clouds
1 %
Precip
0.00 mm
Solar
0.0 W/m2
UV-B
n/a
Hour Temp (C) Wind (m/s) Dir (deg) RH (%) Pressure (hPa) Precip (step/total mm) Clouds (%) Solar (W/m2) UV-B (W/m2)
NOW 15.8 1.2 136 84 1,024.3 - / 0.00 1 0.0 n/a
6h 13.1 1.8 160 89 1,023.9 0.00 / 0.00 3 0.0 n/a
12h 13.1 1.4 169 83 1,022.7 0.00 / 0.00 5 6.5 n/a
18h 21.9 1.4 336 53 1,019.0 0.00 / 0.00 1 509.8 n/a
Tomorrow 17.1 1.7 156 77 1,017.9 0.00 / 0.00 95 346.6 n/a
30h 15.2 2.5 173 75 1,017.1 0.00 / 0.00 6 0.0 n/a
36h 15.7 2.0 184 72 1,015.5 0.00 / 0.00 79 5.9 n/a
42h 19.9 2.9 303 73 1,015.8 1.52 / 1.52 82 478.0 n/a
Wednesday 14.6 1.8 305 90 1,017.8 3.40 / 4.92 99 145.4 n/a
54h 11.7 0.2 64 88 1,019.8 0.00 / 2.13 100 0.0 n/a
60h 11.2 0.7 181 85 1,018.6 0.00 / 0.45 84 1.3 n/a
66h 17.4 1.6 341 54 1,016.0 0.00 / 0.00 49 473.6 n/a
Thursday 14.6 0.6 163 67 1,015.6 0.00 / 0.00 85 244.1 n/a
Source: NOAA GFS 0.25° (run 2026-09-14 18:00 UTC).

FAQ

What is the current weather and next 24-hour outlook in Balgach?
Now 15.8 C with mostly clear skies and a 1.2 m/s south-easterly wind. Next 24h: 13.1 to 21.9 C, max wind 1.8 m/s. No precipitation expected. Solar peaks near 510 W/m2.
Is precipitation expected in the next 24 hours?
No measurable precipitation is expected in the next 24 hours.
When are sunrise and sunset in Balgach today?
Sunrise around 06:57 and sunset around 19:36 (local time). Day length about 12h 39m.
What is the local time in Balgach?
Local time is 03:11. Time zone: Europe/Zurich (UTC+02:00).
What type of place is Balgach?
Balgach is a third-order administrative division.
How many people live in Balgach?
Population about 4,891.
What is the elevation of Balgach?
DEM 406 m.
Where is Balgach located?
It is at 47.40088, 9.60798 (latitude, longitude).
Which country is Balgach in?
It is in Switzerland.

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Last updated 2021-12-03
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