Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
262 48.5%
Men
278 51.5%
Children & youth (0–19)
103 19.1%
Swiss citizens
526 94.8%
Foreign residents
29 5.2%
0–19 · 103 · 19.1%20–64 · 327 · 60.6%65+ · 110 · 20.4%
Foreign residents 5.2%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 56.2%60.8% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 56.2%76.4% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 43.0%32.0% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 43.0%16.2% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023SVP62.7% · strongest party
SVP62.7%
SP8.7%
EDU8.3%
Mitte6.1%
GRÜNE5.8%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier186%
Cantonal tax multiplier297.5%
186%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 264 of 334 in canton BernSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Koppigen · 12.2 kmAnnual mean temperature 202510.2 °C
Precipitation 2025894 mm
10.2 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitewalterswil-be.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (5)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Walterswil?
- Walterswil has 5 postal codes: 3463, 3464, 4938, 4942, 4943.
- What is the tax rate in Walterswil?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Walterswil is 186% (2026); canton BE levies 297.5%.
- How many residents does Walterswil have?
- Walterswil has 540 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Walterswil in?
- Walterswil is located in canton BE.