Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
218 46.0%
Men
256 54.0%
Children & youth (0–19)
79 16.7%
Swiss citizens
408 84.5%
Foreign residents
75 15.5%
0–19 · 79 · 16.7%20–64 · 279 · 58.9%65+ · 116 · 24.5%
Foreign residents 15.5%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 57.5%55.9% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 59.0%51.0% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 49.9%38.9% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 50.2%22.5% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023Mitte62.2% · strongest party
Mitte62.2%
SVP22.3%
GRÜNE6.7%
SP4.6%
GLP3.0%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier120%
Cantonal tax multiplier100%
120%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 72 of 122 in canton ValaisSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Eggishorn · 4.9 kmAnnual mean temperature 2025-0.7 °C
-0.7 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitegemeinde.bettmeralp.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (4)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Bettmeralp?
- Bettmeralp has 4 postal codes: 3983, 3991, 3992, 3994.
- What is the tax rate in Bettmeralp?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Bettmeralp is 120% (2026); canton VS levies 100%.
- How many residents does Bettmeralp have?
- Bettmeralp has 474 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Bettmeralp in?
- Bettmeralp is located in canton VS.