What is the postal code of Gampelen?

The postal code of Gampelen is 3236.

What is the tax rate in Gampelen?

The municipal tax multiplier of Gampelen is 139% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.

How many residents does Gampelen have?

Gampelen has 1'013 residents (2023).

Which canton is Gampelen in?

Gampelen is located in canton BE.

Switzerland · Canton BE

Gampelen

3236

BE CANTON3236

Residents

1'013

Area

10.8 km²

Tax multiplier

139%

Postal codes

Demographics

BFS · 2023

Women

500 49.4%

Men

513 50.6%

Children & youth (0–19)

195 19.2%

Swiss citizens

813 80.0%

Foreign residents

203 20.0%

0–19 · 195 · 19.2%20–64 · 642 · 63.4%65+ · 176 · 17.4%

Foreign residents 20.0%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 55.5%64.6% yes

14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 55.5%57.3% yes

08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 54.8%51.5% yes

08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 54.8%22.1% yes

Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Politics

National Council election 2023

SVP41.8% · strongest party

SVP41.8%

SP17.9%

FDP9.9%

Mitte7.1%

GLP6.3%

Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Taxes 2026

ESTV

Municipal tax multiplier139%

Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%

139%CH range 25%525%

Tax rank 18 of 334 in canton Bern

Source: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026

Climate

Cressier · 3.8 km

Annual mean temperature 202511.2 °C

Precipitation 20251'001 mm

11.2 °CCH range -5.5°14°

Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026

Municipality

Wikidata · CC0

Head of governmentBarbara Béguin-Jünger

Websitegampelen.ch ↗

Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026

Postal codes (1)

swisstopo

3236

Gampelen

Nearby municipalities

swisstopo

Frequently asked questions

What is the postal code of Gampelen?: The postal code of Gampelen is 3236.
What is the tax rate in Gampelen?: The municipal tax multiplier of Gampelen is 139% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
How many residents does Gampelen have?: Gampelen has 1'013 residents (2023).
Which canton is Gampelen in?: Gampelen is located in canton BE.

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