Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
643 51.0%
Men
619 49.0%
Children & youth (0–19)
230 18.2%
Swiss citizens
1'088 85.9%
Foreign residents
178 14.1%
0–19 · 230 · 18.2%20–64 · 755 · 59.8%65+ · 277 · 21.9%
Foreign residents 14.1%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 59.1%64.7% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 59.7%63.7% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 53.8%49.0% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 53.6%16.8% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP37.2% · strongest party
SVP37.2%
SP22.9%
FDP20.7%
Mitte9.2%
GRÜNE4.2%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier117%
Cantonal tax multiplier104%
117%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 39 of 104 in canton SolothurnSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Koppigen · 5.5 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.2 °C
Precipitation 2025894 mm
10.2 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websiteobergerlafingen.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (2)
swisstopoNearby municipalities
swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Obergerlafingen?
- Obergerlafingen has 2 postal codes: 4563, 4564.
- What is the tax rate in Obergerlafingen?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Obergerlafingen is 117% (2026); canton SO levies 104%.
- How many residents does Obergerlafingen have?
- Obergerlafingen has 1'262 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Obergerlafingen in?
- Obergerlafingen is located in canton SO.