Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
785 50.9%
Men
757 49.1%
Children & youth (0–19)
337 21.9%
Swiss citizens
1'273 83.9%
Foreign residents
245 16.1%
0–19 · 337 · 21.9%20–64 · 851 · 55.2%65+ · 354 · 23.0%
Foreign residents 16.1%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 55.6%58.1% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 55.6%62.9% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 49.3%40.0% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 49.3%19.1% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP41.9% · strongest party
SVP41.9%
SP16.2%
GRÜNE8.6%
Mitte8.4%
GLP6.8%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier174%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
174%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 165 of 334 in canton BernSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Egolzwil · 10.4 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.1 °C
Precipitation 2025962 mm
10.1 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitemelchnau.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (3)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Melchnau?
- Melchnau has 3 postal codes: 4917, 6146, 6147.
- What is the tax rate in Melchnau?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Melchnau is 174% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
- How many residents does Melchnau have?
- Melchnau has 1'542 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Melchnau in?
- Melchnau is located in canton BE.