Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
741 50.5%
Men
727 49.5%
Children & youth (0–19)
275 18.7%
Swiss citizens
1'237 84.2%
Foreign residents
233 15.9%
0–19 · 275 · 18.7%20–64 · 862 · 58.7%65+ · 331 · 22.5%
Foreign residents 15.9%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 66.7%57.6% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 66.7%43.2% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 62.9%56.1% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 62.9%26.6% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP34.3% · strongest party
SVP34.3%
SP15.9%
GLP15.2%
GRÜNE9.6%
Mitte9.1%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier160%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
160%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 79 of 334 in canton BernSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Mühleberg · 5.3 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.6 °C
Precipitation 2025968 mm
10.6 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Head of governmentMarkus Kämpfer · Freisinnig-Demokratische Partei der Schweiz
Websitefrauenkappelen.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (3)
swisstopoNearby municipalities
swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Frauenkappelen?
- Frauenkappelen has 3 postal codes: 3020, 3033, 3202.
- What is the tax rate in Frauenkappelen?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Frauenkappelen is 160% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
- How many residents does Frauenkappelen have?
- Frauenkappelen has 1'468 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Frauenkappelen in?
- Frauenkappelen is located in canton BE.