Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
1'671 51.0%
Men
1'607 49.0%
Children & youth (0–19)
634 19.3%
Swiss citizens
3'080 93.5%
Foreign residents
215 6.5%
0–19 · 634 · 19.3%20–64 · 1'841 · 56.2%65+ · 803 · 24.5%
Foreign residents 6.5%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 59.7%63.2% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 59.7%62.2% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 55.4%33.5% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 55.4%16.8% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP43.3% · strongest party
SVP43.3%
Mitte11.8%
SP11.3%
EDU10.4%
EVP7.8%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier179%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
179%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 199 of 334 in canton BernSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Koppigen · 11.1 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.2 °C
Precipitation 2025894 mm
10.2 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websiteruegsau.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (5)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Rüegsau?
- Rüegsau has 5 postal codes: 3415, 3416, 3417, 3418, 3454.
- What is the tax rate in Rüegsau?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Rüegsau is 179% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
- How many residents does Rüegsau have?
- Rüegsau has 3'278 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Rüegsau in?
- Rüegsau is located in canton BE.