Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
1'466 50.1%
Men
1'460 49.9%
Children & youth (0–19)
588 20.1%
Swiss citizens
2'403 80.4%
Foreign residents
587 19.6%
0–19 · 588 · 20.1%20–64 · 1'702 · 58.2%65+ · 636 · 21.7%
Foreign residents 19.6%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 57.3%61.5% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 57.3%60.3% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 49.9%44.0% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 49.9%20.3% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP44.8% · strongest party
SVP44.8%
SP15.6%
Mitte10.7%
GLP6.3%
EDU5.0%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier188%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
188%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 274 of 334 in canton BernSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Koppigen · 8.5 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.2 °C
Precipitation 2025894 mm
10.2 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websiteoberburg.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (2)
swisstopoNearby municipalities
swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Oberburg?
- Oberburg has 2 postal codes: 3414, 3421.
- What is the tax rate in Oberburg?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Oberburg is 188% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
- How many residents does Oberburg have?
- Oberburg has 2'926 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Oberburg in?
- Oberburg is located in canton BE.