Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
1'336 50.2%
Men
1'328 49.8%
Children & youth (0–19)
483 18.1%
Swiss citizens
2'539 94.1%
Foreign residents
159 5.9%
0–19 · 483 · 18.1%20–64 · 1'525 · 57.2%65+ · 656 · 24.6%
Foreign residents 5.9%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 56.9%60.3% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 56.9%67.1% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 53.2%37.3% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 53.2%15.8% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP50.0% · strongest party
SVP50.0%
Mitte10.1%
SP8.3%
EDU7.3%
EVP6.9%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier194%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
194%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 310 of 334 in canton BernSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Langnau i.E. · 5.1 kmAnnual mean temperature 20259.1 °C
Precipitation 20251'192 mm
9.1 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Head of governmentArno Jutzi
Websitesignau.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (3)
swisstopoNearby municipalities
swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Signau?
- Signau has 3 postal codes: 3534, 3535, 3543.
- What is the tax rate in Signau?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Signau is 194% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
- How many residents does Signau have?
- Signau has 2'664 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Signau in?
- Signau is located in canton BE.