Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
21 53.8%
Men
18 46.2%
Children & youth (0–19)
4 10.3%
Swiss citizens
33 89.2%
Foreign residents
4 10.8%
0–19 · 4 · 10.3%20–64 · 24 · 61.5%65+ · 11 · 28.2%
Foreign residents 10.8%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 66.7%61.1% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 66.7%45.0% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 77.4%33.3% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 77.4%30.4% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023Mitte50.4% · strongest party
Mitte50.4%
GRÜNE22.4%
SVP20.3%
SP6.3%
FDP0.7%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier100%
Cantonal tax multiplier100%
100%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 13 of 122 in canton ValaisSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Eggishorn · 7 kmAnnual mean temperature 2025-0.7 °C
-0.7 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Postal codes (1)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Bister?
- The postal code of Bister is 3983.
- What is the tax rate in Bister?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Bister is 100% (2026); canton VS levies 100%.
- How many residents does Bister have?
- Bister has 39 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Bister in?
- Bister is located in canton VS.