Switzerland · Canton BE
Schelten
2827BE CANTON2827
Residents
35
Area
5.6 km²
Tax multiplier
220%
Postal codes
1
Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
16 45.7%
Men
19 54.3%
Children & youth (0–19)
6 17.1%
Swiss citizens
32 97.0%
Foreign residents
1 3.0%
0–19 · 6 · 17.1%20–64 · 23 · 65.7%65+ · 6 · 17.1%
Foreign residents 3.0%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 41.8%41.5% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 41.8%51.2% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 31.6%87.5% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 31.6%42.3% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023GRÜNE36.6% · strongest party
GRÜNE36.6%
SVP35.4%
GLP13.2%
Übrige6.8%
SP4.7%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier220%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
220%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 334 of 334 in canton BernSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Delémont · 15.4 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.4 °C
Precipitation 20251'089 mm
10.4 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websiteschelten.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (1)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Schelten?
- The postal code of Schelten is 2827.
- What is the tax rate in Schelten?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Schelten is 220% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
- How many residents does Schelten have?
- Schelten has 35 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Schelten in?
- Schelten is located in canton BE.