Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
3'427 50.6%
Men
3'348 49.4%
Children & youth (0–19)
1'202 17.7%
Swiss citizens
6'306 92.8%
Foreign residents
489 7.2%
0–19 · 1'202 · 17.7%20–64 · 3'793 · 56.0%65+ · 1'780 · 26.3%
Foreign residents 7.2%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 59.2%53.4% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 59.4%51.1% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 53.3%48.0% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 53.3%26.0% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP39.8% · strongest party
SVP39.8%
SP17.5%
Mitte9.8%
GRÜNE8.8%
GLP8.2%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier186%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
186%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 265 of 334 in canton BernSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Plaffeien · 10.9 kmAnnual mean temperature 20258.6 °C
Precipitation 20251'234 mm
8.6 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websiteschwarzenburg.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (6)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Schwarzenburg?
- Schwarzenburg has 6 postal codes: 3148, 3150, 3152, 3154, 3157, 3183.
- What is the tax rate in Schwarzenburg?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Schwarzenburg is 186% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
- How many residents does Schwarzenburg have?
- Schwarzenburg has 6'775 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Schwarzenburg in?
- Schwarzenburg is located in canton BE.