Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
3'801 51.1%
Men
3'637 48.9%
Children & youth (0–19)
1'503 20.2%
Swiss citizens
5'910 78.8%
Foreign residents
1'592 21.2%
0–19 · 1'503 · 20.2%20–64 · 4'274 · 57.5%65+ · 1'661 · 22.3%
Foreign residents 21.2%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%55.3% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 57.5%46.0% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 54.0%50.6% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 54.0%24.0% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP29.0% · strongest party
SVP29.0%
SP19.7%
GLP14.0%
FDP9.2%
Mitte9.0%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier175%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
175%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 167 of 334 in canton BernSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Wynau · 10.1 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.5 °C
Precipitation 20251'082 mm
10.5 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Head of governmentMarkus Loosli
Websiteherzogenbuchsee.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (2)
swisstopoNearby municipalities
swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Herzogenbuchsee?
- Herzogenbuchsee has 2 postal codes: 3360, 3363.
- What is the tax rate in Herzogenbuchsee?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Herzogenbuchsee is 175% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
- How many residents does Herzogenbuchsee have?
- Herzogenbuchsee has 7'438 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Herzogenbuchsee in?
- Herzogenbuchsee is located in canton BE.