Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
2'223 50.1%
Men
2'211 49.9%
Children & youth (0–19)
901 20.3%
Swiss citizens
4'115 92.1%
Foreign residents
351 7.9%
0–19 · 901 · 20.3%20–64 · 2'592 · 58.5%65+ · 941 · 21.2%
Foreign residents 7.9%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 60.2%55.1% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 60.2%47.4% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 57.8%49.5% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 57.8%25.6% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP35.5% · strongest party
SVP35.5%
SP15.8%
GLP11.9%
Mitte8.2%
FDP7.6%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier164%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
164%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 104 of 334 in canton BernSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Thun · 10.9 kmAnnual mean temperature 20259.9 °C
Precipitation 2025937 mm
9.9 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitewichtrach.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (2)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Wichtrach?
- Wichtrach has 2 postal codes: 3114, 3510.
- What is the tax rate in Wichtrach?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Wichtrach is 164% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
- How many residents does Wichtrach have?
- Wichtrach has 4'434 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Wichtrach in?
- Wichtrach is located in canton BE.