Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
662 50.5%
Men
648 49.5%
Children & youth (0–19)
267 20.4%
Swiss citizens
1'260 97.5%
Foreign residents
33 2.6%
0–19 · 267 · 20.4%20–64 · 775 · 59.2%65+ · 268 · 20.5%
Foreign residents 2.6%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 58.9%60.1% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 58.9%66.6% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 47.8%41.1% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 47.8%20.4% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP53.4% · strongest party
SVP53.4%
Mitte10.5%
SP8.6%
EVP8.1%
EDU5.0%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier184%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
184%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 244 of 334 in canton BernSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Langnau i.E. · 9.7 kmAnnual mean temperature 20259.1 °C
Precipitation 20251'192 mm
9.1 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitebowil.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (5)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Bowil?
- Bowil has 5 postal codes: 3531, 3533, 3534, 3538, 3673.
- What is the tax rate in Bowil?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Bowil is 184% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
- How many residents does Bowil have?
- Bowil has 1'310 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Bowil in?
- Bowil is located in canton BE.