Biel, Bern
Biel: Swiss city in the Biel administrative district within the canton of Bern
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Quick Facts about Biel
| Population | 56,441 |
| Country | Switzerland |
| State | Bern (Switzerland) |
| Postal code | 2502, 2505, 2500, 2503, 2504 |
| Plate code | BE |
| Phone Area Codes | 032 |
| Official name | Biel/Bienne |
| Latitude & Longitude | 47.1324,7.2441 |
| Official language | French, German |
| Altitude | 1,447 feet / 441, 434 meters |
| Capital city | Biel is capital of Biel/Bienne administrative district |
| Time Zone | Europe/Zurich |
| Local time | 17:04:47 (23rd April 2026) |
Geography
Biel is located at 47°7'57"N 7°14'39"E (47.1324032424812, 7.24411010742188).
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Official WebsiteDemographics
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | 53,915 | - | census |
| 1982 | 53,352 | -1.06% | census |
| 1983 | 52,958 | -0.74% | census |
| 1984 | 52,576 | -0.73% | census |
| 1985 | 51,952 | -1.2% | census |
| 1986 | 51,341 | -1.19% | census |
| 1987 | 50,969 | -0.73% | census |
| 1988 | 51,193 | 0.44% | census |
| 1989 | 52,023 | 1.6% | census |
| 1990 | 52,670 | 1.23% | census |
| 1991 | 50,991 | -3.29% | census |
| 1992 | 51,319 | 0.64% | census |
| 1993 | 51,820 | 0.97% | census |
| 1994 | 51,045 | -1.52% | census |
| 1995 | 50,733 | -0.61% | census |
| 1996 | 50,251 | -0.96% | census |
| 1997 | 49,802 | -0.9% | census |
| 1998 | 49,027 | -1.58% | census |
| 1999 | 48,820 | -0.42% | census |
| 2000 | 48,840 | 0.04% | census |
| 2001 | 48,142 | -1.45% | census |
| 2002 | 48,322 | 0.37% | census |
| 2003 | 48,524 | 0.42% | census |
| 2004 | 48,642 | 0.24% | census |
| 2005 | 48,735 | 0.19% | census |
| 2006 | 49,038 | 0.62% | census |
| 2007 | 50,852 | 3.57% | census |
| 2008 | 50,013 | -1.68% | census |
| 2009 | 50,455 | 0.88% | census |
| 2010 | 50,673 | 0.43% | census |
| 2011 | 51,635 | 1.86% | census |
| 2012 | 52,351 | 1.37% | census |
| 2013 | 53,031 | 1.28% | census |
| 2014 | 53,667 | 1.19% | census |
| 2015 | 55,383 | 3.1% | census |
| 2016 | 54,456 | -1.7% | census |
| 2017 | 54,640 | 0.34% | census |
| 2018 | 56,441 | 3.19% | demographic balance |
Biel-Bienne, Biel/Bienne, Bienna, Bienne, Bil', Биль