Postcode area · Gals · Bern
3238 Gals (Gals): key figures
3238 Gals (postcode area in Gals) has 836 residents in 2025 across 5.9 km², or 142 people per km². Population: +15.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 836 residents
- 5.9 km²
- 142 people/km²
3238 Gals in numbers
Population
836
ranked 1,741 of 2,275
+15.0%between 2015 and 2025
2015–2025
Population density
142people/km²
ranked 1,642 of 2,275
Area
5.9km²
ranked 1,922 of 3,168
Dwellings
440
ranked 2,057 of 3,164
Residential buildings
229
ranked 2,181 of 3,160
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946
34.9%
ranked 1,168 of 3,164
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001
22.1%
ranked 1,526 of 3,164
Key points
Nationally, 3238 Gals ranks No. 1,741 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 3238 Gals over time
Population, 2015–2025
3238 Gals had 727 residents in 2015 and 836 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 727 |
| 2020 | 779 |
| 2023 | 788 |
| 2025 | 836 |
All indicators for 3238 Gals
Next to the value for 3238 Gals: all postcode areas of Gals, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
3238 GalsNational medianHover over or tap a bar to see what it shows.
Housing
| Indicator | 3238 Gals | Gals | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 440 | – | – | ranked 2,057 of 3,164 | ||
| Residential buildings (2026) | 229 | – | – | ranked 2,181 of 3,160 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 34.9% | 34.9% | 23.2% | ranked 1,168 of 3,164 | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 22.1% | 22.1% | 23.6% | ranked 1,526 of 3,164 | ||
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 67.2% | 67.2% | 63.5% | ranked 1,830 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 3238 Gals | Gals | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 55.9% | 55.9% | 56.2% | ranked 1,212 of 3,160 | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 18.8% | 18.8% | 16.2% | ranked 980 of 3,160 | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 11.8% | 11.8% | 13.5% | ranked 1,905 of 3,160 | ||
| District heating (2026) | 9.4% | 9.4% | 5.6% | ranked 394 of 3,160 |
Where is 3238 Gals?
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 3238 Gals (Gals)?
3238 Gals has 836 residents in 2025. It covers 5.9 km², or 142 people per km².
Where is 3238 Gals?
3238 Gals (postcode area) is part of Gals, in Bern.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 3238 Gals?
Dwellings: 440 (2026), ranked 2,057 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Residential buildings” in 3238 Gals?
Residential buildings: 229 (2026), ranked 2,181 of 3,160 postcode areas in the country.