What is the postal code of Scheuren?

The postal code of Scheuren is 2556.

What is the tax rate in Scheuren?

The municipal tax multiplier of Scheuren is 178% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.

How many residents does Scheuren have?

Scheuren has 540 residents (2023).

Which canton is Scheuren in?

Scheuren is located in canton BE.

Switzerland · Canton BE

Scheuren

2556

BE CANTON2556

Residents

540

Area

2.1 km²

Tax multiplier

178%

Postal codes

Demographics

BFS · 2023

Women

276 51.1%

Men

264 48.9%

Children & youth (0–19)

125 23.1%

Swiss citizens

468 87.5%

Foreign residents

67 12.5%

0–19 · 125 · 23.1%20–64 · 311 · 57.6%65+ · 104 · 19.3%

Foreign residents 12.5%0%61.6%

Source: BFS/OFS · retrieved 24.07.2026

Recent federal votes

BFS · sd-t-17-02

14.06.2026Änderung des Bundesgesetzes über den zivilen Ersatzdienst (Zivildienstgesetz, ZDG)● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 67.9%54.1% yes

14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 67.9%59.8% yes

08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 59.3%55.1% yes

08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 59.3%22.2% yes

Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Politics

National Council election 2023

SVP45.6% · strongest party

SVP45.6%

SP13.6%

Mitte9.1%

GRÜNE8.6%

EDU6.3%

Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026

Taxes 2026

ESTV

Municipal tax multiplier178%

Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%

178%CH range 25%525%

Tax rank 190 of 334 in canton Bern

Source: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026

Climate

Grenchen · 9 km

Annual mean temperature 202510.5 °C

Precipitation 20251'101 mm

10.5 °CCH range -5.5°14°

Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026

Municipality

Wikidata · CC0

Websitegemeinde-scheuren.ch ↗

Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026

Postal codes (1)

swisstopo

2556

Scheuren

Nearby municipalities

swisstopo

Frequently asked questions

What is the postal code of Scheuren?: The postal code of Scheuren is 2556.
What is the tax rate in Scheuren?: The municipal tax multiplier of Scheuren is 178% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
How many residents does Scheuren have?: Scheuren has 540 residents (2023).
Which canton is Scheuren in?: Scheuren is located in canton BE.

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