Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
22 47.8%
Men
24 52.2%
Children & youth (0–19)
6 13.0%
Swiss citizens
46 97.9%
Foreign residents
1 2.1%
0–19 · 6 · 13.0%20–64 · 27 · 58.7%65+ · 13 · 28.3%
Foreign residents 2.1%0%61.6%
Source: BFS/OFS · retrieved 24.07.2026
Recent federal votes
BFS · sd-t-17-0214.06.2026Änderung des Bundesgesetzes über den zivilen Ersatzdienst (Zivildienstgesetz, ZDG)● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 82.5%72.7% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 82.5%69.7% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 62.5%33.3% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 62.5%12.5% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP80.8% · strongest party
SVP80.8%
GLP4.3%
SP3.8%
Mitte3.6%
FDP2.9%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier110%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
110%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 7 of 334 in canton BernSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Wynau · 6.8 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.5 °C
Precipitation 20251'082 mm
10.5 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websiteberken.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (1)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Berken?
- The postal code of Berken is 3376.
- What is the tax rate in Berken?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Berken is 110% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
- How many residents does Berken have?
- Berken has 46 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Berken in?
- Berken is located in canton BE.