Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
1'335 51.7%
Men
1'245 48.3%
Children & youth (0–19)
523 20.3%
Swiss citizens
2'378 91.5%
Foreign residents
222 8.5%
0–19 · 523 · 20.3%20–64 · 1'373 · 53.2%65+ · 684 · 26.5%
Foreign residents 8.5%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 69.4%47.9% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 69.4%40.0% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 67.2%59.0% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 67.2%31.2% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP26.6% · strongest party
SVP26.6%
SP23.9%
GLP13.0%
GRÜNE9.6%
Mitte8.4%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier154%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
154%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 51 of 334 in canton BernSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Bern / Zollikofen · 7.5 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.3 °C
Precipitation 20251'061 mm
10.3 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitemeikirch.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (3)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Meikirch?
- Meikirch has 3 postal codes: 3042, 3045, 3046.
- What is the tax rate in Meikirch?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Meikirch is 154% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
- How many residents does Meikirch have?
- Meikirch has 2'580 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Meikirch in?
- Meikirch is located in canton BE.