Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
5'453 50.1%
Men
5'422 49.9%
Children & youth (0–19)
2'192 20.2%
Swiss citizens
7'432 68.1%
Foreign residents
3'475 31.9%
0–19 · 2'192 · 20.2%20–64 · 6'296 · 57.9%65+ · 2'387 · 21.9%
Foreign residents 31.9%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 45.5%46.4% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 45.8%39.7% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 44.8%65.4% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 44.8%32.8% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023PdA/Sol.23.6% · strongest party
PdA/Sol.23.6%
FDP19.7%
SVP18.8%
SP16.5%
GRÜNE12.4%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier69%
Cantonal tax multiplier124%
69%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 10 of 23 in canton NeuchâtelSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
La Chaux-de-Fonds · 4.9 kmAnnual mean temperature 20258.2 °C
Precipitation 20251'321 mm
8.2 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitelelocle.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (3)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Le Locle?
- Le Locle has 3 postal codes: 2322, 2400, 2416.
- What is the tax rate in Le Locle?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Le Locle is 69% (2026); canton NE levies 124%.
- How many residents does Le Locle have?
- Le Locle has 10'875 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Le Locle in?
- Le Locle is located in canton NE.