Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
929 48.6%
Men
984 51.4%
Children & youth (0–19)
416 21.7%
Swiss citizens
1'588 83.2%
Foreign residents
321 16.8%
0–19 · 416 · 21.7%20–64 · 1'142 · 59.7%65+ · 355 · 18.6%
Foreign residents 16.8%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 47.5%46.8% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 47.5%55.0% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 48.7%54.6% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 48.7%23.5% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP37.9% · strongest party
SVP37.9%
SP17.3%
GRÜNE11.5%
EVP9.9%
EDU6.9%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier162%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
162%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 92 of 334 in canton BernSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Courtelary · 6.2 kmAnnual mean temperature 20258.7 °C
Precipitation 20251'119 mm
8.7 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitesonceboz.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (3)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Sonceboz-Sombeval?
- Sonceboz-Sombeval has 3 postal codes: 2605, 2606, 2720.
- What is the tax rate in Sonceboz-Sombeval?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Sonceboz-Sombeval is 162% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
- How many residents does Sonceboz-Sombeval have?
- Sonceboz-Sombeval has 1'913 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Sonceboz-Sombeval in?
- Sonceboz-Sombeval is located in canton BE.