Switzerland · Canton BE
Merzligen
3274BE CANTON3274
Residents
402
Area
2.3 km²
Tax multiplier
145%
Postal codes
1
Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
200 49.8%
Men
202 50.2%
Children & youth (0–19)
65 16.2%
Swiss citizens
392 97.3%
Foreign residents
11 2.7%
0–19 · 65 · 16.2%20–64 · 217 · 54.0%65+ · 120 · 29.9%
Foreign residents 2.7%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 62.9%45.5% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 62.9%52.7% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 65.7%49.8% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 65.7%25.4% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP31.1% · strongest party
SVP31.1%
SP13.7%
GRÜNE10.3%
FDP10.3%
GLP9.8%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier145%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
145%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 27 of 334 in canton BernSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Mühleberg · 13.1 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.6 °C
Precipitation 2025968 mm
10.6 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitemerzligen.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (1)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Merzligen?
- The postal code of Merzligen is 3274.
- What is the tax rate in Merzligen?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Merzligen is 145% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
- How many residents does Merzligen have?
- Merzligen has 402 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Merzligen in?
- Merzligen is located in canton BE.