Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
819 50.2%
Men
812 49.8%
Children & youth (0–19)
356 21.8%
Swiss citizens
1'558 95.6%
Foreign residents
71 4.4%
0–19 · 356 · 21.8%20–64 · 948 · 58.1%65+ · 327 · 20.0%
Foreign residents 4.4%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 57.9%60.3% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 57.9%63.7% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 49.8%42.8% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 49.8%20.0% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP51.7% · strongest party
SVP51.7%
EDU9.8%
SP9.3%
Mitte7.0%
GRÜNE6.5%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier184%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
184%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 237 of 334 in canton BernSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Koppigen · 8.4 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.2 °C
Precipitation 2025894 mm
10.2 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websiteheimiswil.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (6)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Heimiswil?
- Heimiswil has 6 postal codes: 3412, 3413, 3415, 3416, 3418, 3472.
- What is the tax rate in Heimiswil?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Heimiswil is 184% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
- How many residents does Heimiswil have?
- Heimiswil has 1'631 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Heimiswil in?
- Heimiswil is located in canton BE.