Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
2'933 50.5%
Men
2'877 49.5%
Children & youth (0–19)
1'083 18.6%
Swiss citizens
5'411 90.5%
Foreign residents
571 9.6%
0–19 · 1'083 · 18.6%20–64 · 3'387 · 58.3%65+ · 1'340 · 23.1%
Foreign residents 9.6%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 67.4%54.6% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 67.4%42.1% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 62.8%58.5% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 62.8%27.1% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP30.6% · strongest party
SVP30.6%
SP17.6%
GLP12.1%
Mitte10.8%
FDP9.9%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier154%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
154%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 55 of 334 in canton BernSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Bern / Zollikofen · 8.2 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.3 °C
Precipitation 20251'061 mm
10.3 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitevechigen.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (5)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Vechigen?
- Vechigen has 5 postal codes: 3066, 3067, 3068, 3076, 3513.
- What is the tax rate in Vechigen?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Vechigen is 154% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
- How many residents does Vechigen have?
- Vechigen has 5'810 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Vechigen in?
- Vechigen is located in canton BE.