Ticino Map

Canton of Ticino is the southernmost canton of Switzerland, bordered by the canton of Graubünden to the north and Valais to the northwest. It shares its southern and eastern borders with Italy, providing a unique blend of Swiss and Italian cultures. The capital of Ticino is Bellinzona, famous for its medieval castles, which are UNESCO World Heritage sites.

Ticino covers an area of about 1,086 square miles (2,812 square kilometers) and has a population of 357,720^[1] people. It is divided into 8 districts, each offering a variety of cultural and natural attractions. Other major cities include Lugano, a financial and cultural center known for its beautiful lakeside setting, and Locarno, famous for its annual film festival. Italian is the official language of Ticino. Established in 1803, the canton is renowned for its Mediterranean climate and stunning landscapes, including Lake Maggiore and Lake Lugano, which are popular for boating and other recreational activities.

The Facts:
Capital: Bellinzona.
Area: 1,086 sq mi (2,812 sq km).
Official language: Italian.
Population (December 2023): 357,720^[1].
Largest cities: Lugano, Locarno, Ascona.
Districts: Bellinzona, Blenio, Leventina, Locarno, Lugano, Mendrisio, Riviera, Vallemaggia.

Municipalities: Acquarossa, Agno, Airolo, Alto MalCantone, Aranno, Arbedo-Castione, Arogno, Ascona, Astano, Avegno Gordevio, Balerna, Bedano, Bedigliora, Bedretto, Bellinzona, Biasca, Bioggio, Bissone, Blenio, Bodio, Bosco/Gurin, Breggia, Brione (Verzasca), Brione sopra Minusio, Brissago, Brusino Arsizio, Cademario, Cadempino, Cadenazzo, Camorino, Campo (Vallemaggia), Canobbio, Capriasca, Caslano, Castel San Pietro, Centovalli, Cerentino, Cevio, Chiasso, Claro, Coldrerio, Collina d'Oro, Comano, Corippo, Cresciano, Croglio, Cugnasco-Gerra, Cureglia, Curio, Dalpe, Faido, Frasco, Gambarogno, Giornico, Giubiasco, Gnosca, Gordola, Gorduno, Grancia, Gravesano, Gresso, Gudo, Iragna, Isone, Isorno, Lamone, Lavertezzo, Lavizzara, Linescio, Locarno, Lodrino, Losone, Lugano, Lumino, Maggia, Magliaso, Manno, Maroggia, Massagno, Melano, Melide, Mendrisio, Mergoscia, Mezzovico-Vira, Miglieglia, Minusio, Moleno, Monte Carasso, Monteceneri, Monteggio, Morbio Inferiore, Morcote, Mosogno, Muralto, Muzzano, Neggio, Novaggio, Novazzano, Onsernone, Origlio, Orselina, Osogna, Paradiso, Personico, Pianezzo, Pollegio, Ponte Capriasca, Ponte Tresa, Porza, Prato (Leventina), Preonzo, Pura, Quinto, Riva San Vitale, Ronco sopra Ascona, Rovio, Sant'Antonino, Sant'Antonio, Savosa, Sementina, Serravalle, Sessa, Sobrio, Sonogno, Sorengo, Stabio, Tenero-Contra, Terre di Pedemonte, Torricella-Taverne, Vacallo, Vergeletto, Vernate, Vezia, Vico Morcote, Vogorno.

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References

1. "Federal Statistical Office.