Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
345 48.1%
Men
372 51.9%
Children & youth (0–19)
131 18.3%
Swiss citizens
691 97.9%
Foreign residents
15 2.1%
0–19 · 131 · 18.3%20–64 · 432 · 60.3%65+ · 154 · 21.5%
Foreign residents 2.1%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 57.6%56.4% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 57.6%73.0% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 49.1%34.7% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 49.1%13.0% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP58.3% · strongest party
SVP58.3%
Mitte8.9%
GLP7.0%
SP6.9%
EVP5.5%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier187%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
187%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 268 of 334 in canton BernSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Langnau i.E. · 11.4 kmAnnual mean temperature 20259.1 °C
Precipitation 20251'192 mm
9.1 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websiteoberthal.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (3)
swisstopoNearby municipalities
swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Oberthal?
- Oberthal has 3 postal codes: 3506, 3508, 3531.
- What is the tax rate in Oberthal?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Oberthal is 187% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
- How many residents does Oberthal have?
- Oberthal has 717 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Oberthal in?
- Oberthal is located in canton BE.