What is the postal code of Breitenbach?

Breitenbach has 2 postal codes: 4226, 4232.

What is the tax rate in Breitenbach?

The municipal tax multiplier of Breitenbach is 113% (2026); canton SO levies 104%.

How many residents does Breitenbach have?

Breitenbach has 4'304 residents (2023).

Which canton is Breitenbach in?

Breitenbach is located in canton SO.

Switzerland · Canton SO

Breitenbach

4226–4232

SO CANTON4226 4232

Residents

4'304

Area

6.8 km²

Tax multiplier

113%

Postal codes

Demographics

BFS · 2023

Women

2'212 51.4%

Men

2'092 48.6%

Children & youth (0–19)

851 19.8%

Swiss citizens

3'207 73.5%

Foreign residents

1'159 26.6%

0–19 · 851 · 19.8%20–64 · 2'508 · 58.3%65+ · 945 · 22.0%

Foreign residents 26.6%0%61.6%

Source: BFS/OFS · retrieved 24.07.2026

Recent federal votes

BFS · sd-t-17-02

14.06.2026Änderung des Bundesgesetzes über den zivilen Ersatzdienst (Zivildienstgesetz, ZDG)● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 53.6%54.7% yes

14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 54.7%54.6% yes

08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 49.2%52.9% yes

08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 49.2%21.8% yes

Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Politics

National Council election 2023

SVP29.2% · strongest party

SVP29.2%

FDP26.5%

Mitte16.7%

SP8.5%

GLP8.0%

Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Taxes 2026

ESTV

Municipal tax multiplier113%

Cantonal tax multiplier104%

113%CH range 25%525%

Tax rank 30 of 104 in canton Solothurn

Source: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026

Climate

Basel / Binningen · 15.1 km

Annual mean temperature 202511.8 °C

Precipitation 2025930 mm

11.8 °CCH range -5.5°14°

Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026

Municipality

Wikidata · CC0

Websitebreitenbach.ch ↗

Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026

Postal codes (2)

swisstopo

Nearby municipalities

swisstopo

Frequently asked questions

What is the postal code of Breitenbach?: Breitenbach has 2 postal codes: 4226, 4232.
What is the tax rate in Breitenbach?: The municipal tax multiplier of Breitenbach is 113% (2026); canton SO levies 104%.
How many residents does Breitenbach have?: Breitenbach has 4'304 residents (2023).
Which canton is Breitenbach in?: Breitenbach is located in canton SO.

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