Switzerland · Canton BE
Kriechenwil
3179BE CANTON3179
Residents
430
Area
4.8 km²
Tax multiplier
179%
Postal codes
1
Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
224 52.1%
Men
206 47.9%
Children & youth (0–19)
79 18.4%
Swiss citizens
415 95.0%
Foreign residents
22 5.0%
0–19 · 79 · 18.4%20–64 · 223 · 51.9%65+ · 128 · 29.8%
Foreign residents 5.0%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 56.1%59.5% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 56.3%63.0% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 49.6%42.8% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 49.6%19.8% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP50.5% · strongest party
SVP50.5%
Mitte14.2%
SP10.3%
GLP8.1%
FDP6.4%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier179%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
179%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 196 of 334 in canton BernSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Mühleberg · 8.1 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.6 °C
Precipitation 2025968 mm
10.6 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitekriechenwil.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (1)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Kriechenwil?
- The postal code of Kriechenwil is 3179.
- What is the tax rate in Kriechenwil?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Kriechenwil is 179% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
- How many residents does Kriechenwil have?
- Kriechenwil has 430 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Kriechenwil in?
- Kriechenwil is located in canton BE.