Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
421 50.2%
Men
417 49.8%
Children & youth (0–19)
163 19.5%
Swiss citizens
802 94.9%
Foreign residents
43 5.1%
0–19 · 163 · 19.5%20–64 · 442 · 52.7%65+ · 233 · 27.8%
Foreign residents 5.1%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 65.8%75.7% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 65.8%79.5% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 59.0%20.8% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 59.0%13.5% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP54.3% · strongest party
SVP54.3%
EDU23.4%
Mitte6.5%
SP5.7%
FDP2.6%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier164%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
164%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 100 of 334 in canton BernSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Boltigen · 5.3 kmAnnual mean temperature 20258.6 °C
Precipitation 20251'100 mm
8.6 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websiteoberwil-im-simmental.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (3)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Oberwil im Simmental?
- Oberwil im Simmental has 3 postal codes: 3764, 3765, 3766.
- What is the tax rate in Oberwil im Simmental?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Oberwil im Simmental is 164% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
- How many residents does Oberwil im Simmental have?
- Oberwil im Simmental has 838 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Oberwil im Simmental in?
- Oberwil im Simmental is located in canton BE.