Switzerland · Canton SO
Gerlafingen
4563SO CANTON4563
Residents
5'794
Area
1.9 km²
Tax multiplier
125%
Postal codes
1
Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
2'832 48.9%
Men
2'962 51.1%
Children & youth (0–19)
1'254 21.6%
Swiss citizens
3'391 57.9%
Foreign residents
2'468 42.1%
0–19 · 1'254 · 21.6%20–64 · 3'541 · 61.1%65+ · 999 · 17.2%
Foreign residents 42.1%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 47.6%52.5% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 47.9%52.0% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 43.2%52.8% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 43.4%25.8% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP35.2% · strongest party
SVP35.2%
SP25.8%
FDP15.5%
Mitte7.7%
GRÜNE6.6%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier125%
Cantonal tax multiplier104%
125%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 80 of 104 in canton SolothurnSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Koppigen · 6.2 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.2 °C
Precipitation 2025894 mm
10.2 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitegerlafingen.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (1)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Gerlafingen?
- The postal code of Gerlafingen is 4563.
- What is the tax rate in Gerlafingen?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Gerlafingen is 125% (2026); canton SO levies 104%.
- How many residents does Gerlafingen have?
- Gerlafingen has 5'794 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Gerlafingen in?
- Gerlafingen is located in canton SO.