Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
528 52.1%
Men
485 47.9%
Children & youth (0–19)
234 23.1%
Swiss citizens
919 92.8%
Foreign residents
71 7.2%
0–19 · 234 · 23.1%20–64 · 590 · 58.2%65+ · 189 · 18.7%
Foreign residents 7.2%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 64.1%53.1% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 64.1%48.1% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 58.7%50.3% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 58.7%21.2% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP38.4% · strongest party
SVP38.4%
Mitte14.1%
GLP10.6%
EDU9.4%
SP9.3%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier154%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
154%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 54 of 334 in canton BernSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Thun · 8.2 kmAnnual mean temperature 20259.9 °C
Precipitation 2025937 mm
9.9 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitekiesen.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (2)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Kiesen?
- Kiesen has 2 postal codes: 3114, 3629.
- What is the tax rate in Kiesen?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Kiesen is 154% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
- How many residents does Kiesen have?
- Kiesen has 1'013 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Kiesen in?
- Kiesen is located in canton BE.