Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
8'223 51.1%
Men
7'854 48.9%
Children & youth (0–19)
3'131 19.5%
Swiss citizens
11'963 74.1%
Foreign residents
4'178 25.9%
0–19 · 3'131 · 19.5%20–64 · 9'352 · 58.2%65+ · 3'594 · 22.4%
Foreign residents 25.9%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 56.9%54.8% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 56.9%43.6% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 51.1%53.9% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 51.1%28.7% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP27.3% · strongest party
SVP27.3%
SP23.3%
FDP13.4%
GLP10.8%
GRÜNE8.8%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier144%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
144%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 25 of 334 in canton BernSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Wynau · 5.7 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 · CC0Websitelangenthal.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (3)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Langenthal?
- Langenthal has 3 postal codes: 4900, 4916, 4924.
- What is the tax rate in Langenthal?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Langenthal is 144% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
- How many residents does Langenthal have?
- Langenthal has 16'077 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Langenthal in?
- Langenthal is located in canton BE.