Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
1'721 51.7%
Men
1'609 48.3%
Children & youth (0–19)
710 21.3%
Swiss citizens
2'608 77.3%
Foreign residents
765 22.7%
0–19 · 710 · 21.3%20–64 · 1'878 · 56.4%65+ · 742 · 22.3%
Foreign residents 22.7%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 46.8%53.4% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 46.8%53.7% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 46.7%52.4% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 46.7%19.7% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP35.8% · strongest party
SVP35.8%
SP23.5%
Mitte10.0%
FDP7.8%
GLP7.4%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier185%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
185%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 259 of 334 in canton BernSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Grenchen · 9.9 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.5 °C
Precipitation 20251'101 mm
10.5 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Head of governmentJürg Räber
Websiteorpund.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (2)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Orpund?
- Orpund has 2 postal codes: 2504, 2552.
- What is the tax rate in Orpund?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Orpund is 185% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
- How many residents does Orpund have?
- Orpund has 3'330 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Orpund in?
- Orpund is located in canton BE.