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Gampelen

3236
BE CANTON3236
Residents
1'013
Area
10.8 km²
Tax multiplier
139%
Postal codes
1

Demographics

BFS · 2023
Women
500 49.4%
Men
513 50.6%
Children & youth (0–19)
195 19.2%
Swiss citizens
813 80.0%
Foreign residents
203 20.0%
0–19 · 195 · 19.2%20–64 · 642 · 63.4%65+ · 176 · 17.4%
Foreign residents 20.0%0%61.6%
Source: BFS/OFS · retrieved 24.07.2026

Recent federal votes

BFS · sd-t-17-02
14.06.2026Änderung des Bundesgesetzes über den zivilen Ersatzdienst (Zivildienstgesetz, ZDG)Switzerland: accepted · turnout 55.5%64.6% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»Switzerland: rejected · turnout 55.5%57.3% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die IndividualbesteuerungSwitzerland: accepted · turnout 54.8%51.5% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Politics

National Council election 2023
SVP41.8% · strongest party
SVP41.8%
SP17.9%
FDP9.9%
Mitte7.1%
GLP6.3%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Taxes 2026

ESTV
Municipal tax multiplier139%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
139%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 18 of 334 in canton Bern
Source: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026

Climate

Cressier · 3.8 km
Annual mean temperature 202511.2 °C
Precipitation 20251'001 mm
11.2 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026

Municipality

Wikidata · CC0
Head of governmentBarbara Béguin-Jünger
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026

Postal codes (1)

swisstopo

Nearby municipalities

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Frequently asked questions

What is the postal code of Gampelen?
The postal code of Gampelen is 3236.
What is the tax rate in Gampelen?
The municipal tax multiplier of Gampelen is 139% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
How many residents does Gampelen have?
Gampelen has 1'013 residents (2023).
Which canton is Gampelen in?
Gampelen is located in canton BE.

Map

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