Municipalities of the canton of Ticino
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There are 157 municipalities in the canton of Ticino
, Switzerland
, . Municipalities (comuni) are grouped in circles (circoli) which are part of districts (distretti).
In last centuries there were many changes (renaming, merges, splits) of municipalities. The following list enumerates all the changes, with the official (published) date (note that the new authorities are elected after some time, so sometime there are some other date). Changes from 25 June 1803:
Ticino
Canton Ticino or Ticino is the southernmost canton of Switzerland. Named after the Ticino river, it is the only canton in which Italian is the sole official language...
, Switzerland
Switzerland
Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition....
, . Municipalities (comuni) are grouped in circles (circoli) which are part of districts (distretti).
Changes
| 01.01.1995 | 245 |
| 15.04.2001 | 243 |
| 15.10.2001 | 238 |
| 01.04.2004 | 204 |
| 14.03.2005 | 199 |
| 29.01.2006 | 196 |
| 22.10.2006 | 190 |
| 20.04.2008 | 181 |
| 05.04.2009 | 176 |
| 25.10.2009 | 169 |
| 25.04.2010 | 161 |
| 21.11.2010 | 157 |
In last centuries there were many changes (renaming, merges, splits) of municipalities. The following list enumerates all the changes, with the official (published) date (note that the new authorities are elected after some time, so sometime there are some other date). Changes from 25 June 1803:
- Unknown - Niva and Cimalmotto merged in the new municipality of Campo (Vallemaggia).
- Unknown - Pontirone, Loderio and BiascaBiascaBiasca is a town of the district of Riviera in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:Biasca is first mentioned in 830 as Aviasca in the Liber viventium of Pfäfers Abbey. In 1119 it was mentioned as Abiasca.-Early history:...
merged in the municipality of BiascaBiascaBiasca is a town of the district of Riviera in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:Biasca is first mentioned in 830 as Aviasca in the Liber viventium of Pfäfers Abbey. In 1119 it was mentioned as Abiasca.-Early history:...
. - 1830 - Prosito Lodrino merged in the municipality of Lodrino.
- 23 November 1831 - PianezzoPianezzoPianezzo is a municipality in the district of Bellinzona in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:In 1905, a major burial ground from the Iron Age came to light, which seems to be from the Golasecca culture. Objects found in the graves indicate that the settlement was also in contact with...
, Sant'AntonioSant'AntonioSant'Antonio is a municipality in the district of Bellinzona in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:A grave from the Early Iron Age has been discovered in the village. The so-called Squadra or part of the village made up the medieval municipality of Vallemorobbia. In 1803 it became a...
and Vallemorobbia in Piano separated themselves from Vallemorobbia - 1836 - Bottino and GhironeGhironeGhirone was a municipality in the district of Blenio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.On 25 January 2005, the cantonal authorities announced that Ghirone would merge with Aquila, Campo Blenio, Olivone and Torre to form a new municipality to be called Blenio...
merged in the municipality of GhironeGhironeGhirone was a municipality in the district of Blenio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.On 25 January 2005, the cantonal authorities announced that Ghirone would merge with Aquila, Campo Blenio, Olivone and Torre to form a new municipality to be called Blenio... - 9 May 1853 - CampelloCampello, SwitzerlandCampello is a municipality in the district of Leventina in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:Campello is first mentioned in 1400. According to the only partially confirmed tradition, the village emerged from the settlement of Fontanedo, which was completely abandoned by the mid-18th...
separated itself from CalpiognaCalpiognaCalpiogna is a municipality in the district of Leventina in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:Calpiogna is first mentioned in 1246 as Calpiognia. The village was the seat of the still existing Degagna of Fichengo, one of three Degagne that makes up the Vicinanza of Faido... - 2 December 1867 - Vallemorobbia in Piano and GiubiascoGiubiascoGiubiasco is a municipality in the district of Bellinzona in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:Due to its location at the center of numerous routes through the Alps, Giubiasco has been important since ancient times...
merged in the municipality of GiubiascoGiubiascoGiubiasco is a municipality in the district of Bellinzona in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:Due to its location at the center of numerous routes through the Alps, Giubiasco has been important since ancient times...
. - 24 January 1982 - GressoGressoGresso is a municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. The municipality was formed in 1882 by splitting from Vergeletto.-History:...
separated itself from VergelettoVergelettoVergeletto is a municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.- History :In the Middle Ages Vergeletto belonged to the Onsernone Vicinanza and to the squadra of Russo. In 1803 the municipality of Vergeletto also included the municipality of Gresso, both... - 1904 - PambioPambioPambio is a village and former municipality in the district of Lugano in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.The village, formerly a municipality of its own, was merged with neighboring Noranco in 1904 to constitute a new municipality Pambio-Noranco...
and NorancoNorancoNoranco is a village and former municipality in the district of Lugano in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.The village, formerly a municipality of its own, was merged with neighboring Pambio in 1904 to constitute a new municipality Pambio-Noranco...
merged in the municipality of Pambio-NorancoPambio-NorancoPambio Noranco is a district of the city of Lugano, Switzerland. Pambio Noranco was formerly a municipality of its own, having been incorporated into Lugano in 2004.-External links:*... - 20 November 1907 - CarassoCarassoCarasso and Galbisio are the only fraction of Bellinzona located on the west side of the Ticino river.The patriciate of Carasso is responsible for the management of the forest and other communitary resources of the fraction....
, Ravecchia, Daro and BellinzonaBellinzonaBellinzona is the administrative capital of the canton Ticino in Switzerland. The city is famous for its three castles that have been UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 2000....
merged in the municipality of BellinzonaBellinzonaBellinzona is the administrative capital of the canton Ticino in Switzerland. The city is famous for its three castles that have been UNESCO World Heritage Sites since 2000....
. - 1925 - BioggioBioggioBioggio is a municipality in the district of Lugano, in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.The municipality was created in 2004 with the union of old town of Bioggio, Bosco Luganese and Cimo. In the 2008 also Iseo has chosen to be part of municipality and be aggregated with the other old...
, BiognoBiognoBiogno is a village and former municipality in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.It was first recorded in 1022 as Biogno.Biogno municipality had 232 inhabitants in 1850, which increased to 369 in 1900. In 1925 the municipality was split in two to form the two new municipalities Breganzona and Bioggio...
and Molino merged in the municipality of BioggioBioggioBioggio is a municipality in the district of Lugano, in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.The municipality was created in 2004 with the union of old town of Bioggio, Bosco Luganese and Cimo. In the 2008 also Iseo has chosen to be part of municipality and be aggregated with the other old... - 1925 -- Biogno Villaggio, Lucino and BreganzonaBreganzonaBreganzona is a district of the city of Lugano, Switzerland. Breganzona was formerly a municipality of its own, having been incorporated into Lugano in 2004...
merged in the municipality of BreganzonaBreganzonaBreganzona is a district of the city of Lugano, Switzerland. Breganzona was formerly a municipality of its own, having been incorporated into Lugano in 2004... - 15 November 1927 - Grumo and TorreTorre, SwitzerlandTorre was a municipality in the district of Blenio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.On 25 January 2005, the cantonal authorities announced that Torre would merge with Aquila, Campo Blenio, Ghirone and Olivone to form a new municipality to be called Blenio. This union was carried through on 22...
merged in the municipality of TorreTorre, SwitzerlandTorre was a municipality in the district of Blenio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.On 25 January 2005, the cantonal authorities announced that Torre would merge with Aquila, Campo Blenio, Ghirone and Olivone to form a new municipality to be called Blenio. This union was carried through on 22...
. - 8 May 1928 - Solduno and LocarnoLocarnoLocarno is the capital of the Locarno district, located on the northern tip of Lake Maggiore in the Swiss canton of Ticino, close to Ascona at the foot of the Alps. It has a population of about 15,000...
merged in the municipality of LocarnoLocarnoLocarno is the capital of the Locarno district, located on the northern tip of Lake Maggiore in the Swiss canton of Ticino, close to Ascona at the foot of the Alps. It has a population of about 15,000...
. - 12 July 1929 - Calprino is renamed ParadisoParadiso, SwitzerlandParadiso is a municipality in the district of Lugano in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:Paradiso is first mentioned in 1335 as Calprino. In 1835 it was first called Paradiso, though that didn't become the official name until 1929....
. - 12 July 1929 - Casenzano and Vairano merged in the municipality of San NazzaroSan Nazzaro, SwitzerlandSan Nazzaro is a former municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.On 25 April 2010, the former municipalities of Caviano, Contone, Gerra Gambarogno, Indemini, Magadino, Piazzogna, San Nazzaro, Sant'Abbondio and Vira Gambarogno merged in the new municipality of...
. - 10 June 1936 - MognoMognoMogno is a village in Vallemaggia District in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland. Mogno is situated near the top of Val Lavizzarra, a valley through which the upper Maggia river flows. Formerly part of the municipality of Fusio, which merged with adjoining municipalities in 2004 to form the new...
and FusioFusioFusio is a village and former municipality in the district of Vallemaggia in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.In 2004 the municipality was merged with the other, neighboring municipalities Broglio, Brontallo, Menzonio, Peccia and Prato-Sornico to form a new and larger municipality...
merged in the municipality of FusioFusioFusio is a village and former municipality in the district of Vallemaggia in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.In 2004 the municipality was merged with the other, neighboring municipalities Broglio, Brontallo, Menzonio, Peccia and Prato-Sornico to form a new and larger municipality...
. - 15 October 1956 - Colla, IsoneIsoneIsone is a municipality in the district of Bellinzona in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.Isone is mainly known for being the location of the grenadier school of the Swiss Army. The Grenadiers are a corps of the infantry and is being instructed in Isone since 1970...
, Piandera, Scareglia and SignôraSignora-Entertainment:*L'ha fatto una signora is a 1938 film directed by Mario Mattoli and starring Michele Abruzzo.*La Signora is a character in Commedia dell'arte.*Signora Bovary is an album of Italian singer-songwriter Francesco Guccini....
merged in the new municipality of ValcollaValcollaValcolla is a municipality in the district of Lugano in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-Geography:Valcolla has an area, , of . Of this area, or 4.9% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 51.9% is forested... - 14 December 1971 - LuganoLuganoLugano is a city of inhabitants in the city proper and a total of over 145,000 people in the agglomeration/city region, in the south of Switzerland, in the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino, which borders Italy...
, CastagnolaCastagnolaCastagnola is a former municipality in the district of Lugano in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland. Today it is a quarter of the city of Lugano.-Overview:It was first recorded in 1335 as Castigniola....
and Brè-AldesagoBrè-AldesagoBrè-Aldesago is a district of the city of Lugano, Switzerland. Barbengo was formerly a municipality of its own, having been incorporated into Lugano in 1972....
merged in the municipality of LuganoLuganoLugano is a city of inhabitants in the city proper and a total of over 145,000 people in the agglomeration/city region, in the south of Switzerland, in the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino, which borders Italy... - 6 March 1972 - Rasa and IntragnaIntragna TIIntragna was a municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. On 25 October 2009 the municipalities of Borgnone, Intragna and Palagnedra merged into the municipality of Centovalli....
merged in the municipality of IntragnaIntragna TIIntragna was a municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. On 25 October 2009 the municipalities of Borgnone, Intragna and Palagnedra merged into the municipality of Centovalli.... - 26 November 1974 - Biogno-Beride and Croglio-Castelrotto merged in the new municipality of CroglioCroglioCroglio is a municipality in the district of Lugano in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-Geography:Croglio has an area, , of . Of this area, or 20.3% is used for agricultural purposes, while or 70.5% is forested...
- 26 November 1974 - CampestroCampestroCampestro is a village and former municipality in the district of Lugano in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.Campestro was a municipality of its own until 1976, when it was incorporated into its neighboring municipality Tesserete....
and TessereteTessereteTesserete is a village and former municipality in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.In 1976 the neighboring municipality Campestro was incorporated into Tesserete....
merged in the municipality of TessereteTessereteTesserete is a village and former municipality in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.In 1976 the neighboring municipality Campestro was incorporated into Tesserete.... - 24 November 1975 - PedrinatePedrinatePedrinate is a village and former municipality in Switzerland.Pedrinate municipality was aggregated in the Chiasso municipality in 1975, along with Seseglio....
and ChiassoChiassoChiasso is a municipality in the district of Mendrisio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.As the southernmost of Switzerland's municipalities, Chiasso is located at the border with Italy, in front of Ponte Chiasso...
merged in the municipality of ChiassoChiassoChiasso is a municipality in the district of Mendrisio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.As the southernmost of Switzerland's municipalities, Chiasso is located at the border with Italy, in front of Ponte Chiasso... - 27 June 1994 - CranaCranaCrana is a village and former municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.In 1995 the municipality was merged with the other, neighboring municipalities Comologno and Russo to form a new and larger municipality Onsernone....
, ComolognoComolognoComologno is a village and former municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.In 1995 the municipality was merged with the other, neighboring municipalities Crana and Russo to form a new and larger municipality Onsernone....
and RussoRusso, SwitzerlandRusso is a village and former municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.In 1995 the municipality was merged with the other, neighboring municipalities Comologno and Crana to form a new and larger municipality Onsernone....
merged in the new municipality of OnsernoneOnsernoneOnsernone is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Ticino, near the city of Locarno. The river Isorno runs through this valley.The municipality was created in 1995 by a merger of Comologno, Crana and Russo.-History:... - 6 June 2000 - TessereteTessereteTesserete is a village and former municipality in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.In 1976 the neighboring municipality Campestro was incorporated into Tesserete....
, CagialloCagialloCagiallo is a village and former municipality in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.In 2001 the municipality was merged with the other, neighboring municipalities Lopagno, Roveredo, Sala Capriasca, Tesserete and Vaglio to form a new and larger municipality Capriasca.-History:Cagiallo is first...
, Sala CapriascaSala CapriascaSala Capriasca is a village and former municipality in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.In 2001 the municipality was merged with the other, neighboring municipalities Cagiallo, Lopagno, Roveredo, Tesserete and Vaglio to form a new and larger municipality Capriasca.-History:Sala Capriasca is first...
, LopagnoLopagnoLopagno is a village and former municipality in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.In 2001 the municipality was merged with the other, neighboring municipalities Cagiallo, Roveredo, Sala Capriasca, Tesserete and Vaglio to form a new and larger municipality Capriasca.-History:Lopagno is first...
, Roveredo Capriasca and VaglioVaglioVaglio is a village and former municipality in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.In 2001 the municipality was merged with the neighboring municipalities of Cagiallo, Lopagno, Roveredo, Sala Capriasca, and Tesserete to form a new municipality, Capriasca....
merged in the new municipality of CapriascaCapriascaCapriasca is a municipality in the district of Lugano in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.The municipality was created in 2001 by a merger of Cagiallo, Lopagno, Roveredo, Sala Capriasca, Tesserete and Vaglio.-History:...
. - 21 January 2001 - AuressioAuressioAuressio is a village and former municipality in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.In 2001 the municipality was merged with the other, neighboring municipalities Berzona and Loco to form a new and larger municipality Isorno.-History:...
, BerzonaBerzonaBerzona is a village and former municipality in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.In 2001 the municipality was merged with the other, neighboring municipalities Auressio and Loco to form a new and larger municipality Isorno.-History:...
and LocoLoco, SwitzerlandLoco is a village and former municipality in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.In 2001 the municipality was merged with the other, neighboring municipalities Auressio and Berzona to form a new and larger municipality Isorno.-History:...
merged in the new municipality of IsornoIsornoIsorno is a municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.The municipality was created in 2001 by a merger of Auressio, Berzona and Loco.-History:... - 8 October 2003 - MendrisioMendrisioMendrisio is a municipality in the district of Mendrisio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.Mendrisio is the seat of the Accademia di Architettura of the university of Italian speaking Switzerland ....
and Salorino are merged in the municipality of MendrisioMendrisioMendrisio is a municipality in the district of Mendrisio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.Mendrisio is the seat of the Accademia di Architettura of the university of Italian speaking Switzerland ....
. - 8 October 2003 - AurigenoAurigenoAurigeno is a village and former municipality in the district of Vallemaggia in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.It was first recorded in 1276 as Urigeno....
, CoglioCoglioCoglio is a village and former municipality in the district of Vallemaggia in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.It was first recorded in 1237 as Cono....
, GiumaglioGiumaglioGiumaglio is a village and former municipality in the district of Vallemaggia in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.It was first recorded in 1224 as Zumano....
, LodanoLodanoLodano is a village and former municipality in the district of Vallemaggia in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.It was first recorded in 1224 as Lodino....
, MaggiaMaggia, TicinoMaggia is a municipality in the district of Vallemaggia in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.Maggia's municipal borders were created in 2004 when the previous municipalities of Maggia, Moghegno, Aurigeno, Giumaglio, Someo, and Lodano were united...
, Mogheno and SomeoSomeoSomeo is a village and former municipality in the district of Vallemaggia in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.The municipality had 258 inhabitants in 2003. The municipality had an area of 32.73 km²....
merged in the municipality of MaggiaMaggia, TicinoMaggia is a municipality in the district of Vallemaggia in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.Maggia's municipal borders were created in 2004 when the previous municipalities of Maggia, Moghegno, Aurigeno, Giumaglio, Someo, and Lodano were united...
. - 8 October 2003 - BroglioBroglio, SwitzerlandBroglio is a village and former municipality in the district of Vallemaggia in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.In 2004 the municipality was merged with the other, neighboring municipalities Brontallo, Fusio, Menzonio, Peccia and Prato-Sornico to form a new and larger municipality...
, BrontalloBrontalloBrontallo is a village and former municipality in the district of Vallemaggia in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.In 2004 the municipality was merged with the other, neighboring municipalities Broglio, Fusio, Menzonio, Peccia and Prato-Sornico to form a new and larger municipality...
, FusioFusioFusio is a village and former municipality in the district of Vallemaggia in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.In 2004 the municipality was merged with the other, neighboring municipalities Broglio, Brontallo, Menzonio, Peccia and Prato-Sornico to form a new and larger municipality...
, MenzonioMenzonioMenzonio is a village and former municipality in the district of Vallemaggia in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.In 2004 the municipality was merged with the other, neighboring municipalities Broglio, Brontallo, Fusio, Peccia and Prato-Sornico to form a new and larger municipality...
, PecciaPecciaPeccia is one of six small Swiss municipalities which merged in April 2004 to form the commune of Lavizzara, with about 1000 people. The other municipalities were Broglio, Brontallo, Fusio, Menzonio, and Prato-Sornico.-History:...
and Prato-SornicoPrato-SornicoPrato-Sornico is a former municipality in the district of Vallemaggia in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.The municipality contained the villages Prato and Sornico...
merged in the new municipality of LavizzaraLavizzaraLavizzara is a municipality in the district of Vallemaggia in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.The municipality was created in 2004 by a merger of Broglio, Brontallo, Fusio, Menzonio, Peccia and Prato-Sornico.-History:...
. - 8 October 2003 - CastroCastro, TicinoCastro is a village and former municipality in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.It was first recorded in year 1200 as Castri.It had 68 inhabitants in 1567, which increased to 114 in 1808 and 129 in 1850. It then decreased to 97 in 1900, 81 in 1950 and 62 in 1970...
, CorzonesoCorzonesoCorzoneso is a village and former municipality in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.It was first recorded in year 1210 as Cursonexe.The municipality also contained the villages Corzoneso Piano, Casserio and Cumiasca. It had 250 inhabitants in 1682, which increased to 434 in 1836. It then decreased...
, DongioDongioDongio is a village and former municipality in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.It was first recorded in year 1188 as Deuci.The municipality also contained the villages Marogno and Motto. It had 532 inhabitants in 1682, which decreased to 391 in 1808...
, LargarioLargarioLargario is a village and former municipality in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.It was first recorded in year 1207 as Largario.The municipality had 56 inhabitants in 1602, which peaked at 74 and 75 in 1808 and 1850 respectively before dropping again to 53 in 1900...
, LeonticaLeonticaLeontica is a village and former municipality in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.It was first recorded in year 1204 as Levontega.The municipality also contained the village Comprovasco. It had 315 inhabitants in 1602, which increased to 441 in 1808 and 473 in 1850. It then declined a bit, to 295...
, LottignaLottignaLottigna is a village and former municipality in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.It was first recorded in year 1201 as Lotingnia.The municipality also contained the village Acquarossa. It had 105 inhabitants in 1682, and from 1850 to 1950 the population count remained stable around 130...
, MaroltaMaroltaMarolta is a village and former municipality in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.It was first recorded in year 1205 as Malouta.The municipality also contained a part of the village Traversa...
, Ponto ValentinoPonto ValentinoPonto Valentino is a village and former municipality in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.In 2004 the municipality was merged with the other, neighboring municipalities Castro, Corzoneso, Dongio, Largario, Leontica, Lottigna, Marolta and Prugiasco to form a new and larger municipality Acquarossa....
and PrugiascoPrugiascoPrugiasco is a village and former municipality in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.In 2004 the municipality was merged with the other, neighboring municipalities Castro, Corzoneso, Dongio, Largario, Leontica, Lottigna, Marolta and Ponto Valentino to form a new and larger municipality Acquarossa....
merged in the municipality of Acquarossa. - 3 November 2003 - Agra, GentilinoGentilinoGentilino is a village and former municipality in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.The local Church of Sant'Abbondio is noteworthy for dating from the eleventh century...
and MontagnolaMontagnolaMontagnola is a small Swiss village in Collina d'Oro municipality. Located in the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino, it is close to the border between Switzerland and Italy. It looks over Lake Lugano and the city of Lugano upon it...
are merged in the new municipality of Collina d'OroCollina d'OroCollina d'Oro is a municipality in the district of Lugano in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. It was formed from the 2004 union of the villages of Agra, Gentilino, and Montagnola.-History:Gentilino is first mentioned in 1210 as Gentarino...
. - 3 November 2003 - BioggioBioggioBioggio is a municipality in the district of Lugano, in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.The municipality was created in 2004 with the union of old town of Bioggio, Bosco Luganese and Cimo. In the 2008 also Iseo has chosen to be part of municipality and be aggregated with the other old...
, Bosco Luganese and Cimo merged in the municipality of BioggioBioggioBioggio is a municipality in the district of Lugano, in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.The municipality was created in 2004 with the union of old town of Bioggio, Bosco Luganese and Cimo. In the 2008 also Iseo has chosen to be part of municipality and be aggregated with the other old...
. - 24 November 2003 - Casima, Castel San PietroCastel San PietroCastel San Pietro is a municipality in the district of Mendrisio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:Castel San Pietro is first mentioned in 1171 as Castellum Sancti Petri. A settlement near the village was mentioned in 865, when an Imperial knight named Sigeradus, granted the area to...
, Monte and Campora (part of CaneggioCaneggioCaneggio is a municipality in the district of Mendrisio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. On 25 October 2009 the municipalities of Bruzella, Cabbio, Caneggio, Morbio Superiore, Muggio, Sagno and Breggia merged into the municipality of Breggia...
) are merged in the municipality of Castel San PietroCastel San PietroCastel San Pietro is a municipality in the district of Mendrisio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.-History:Castel San Pietro is first mentioned in 1171 as Castellum Sancti Petri. A settlement near the village was mentioned in 865, when an Imperial knight named Sigeradus, granted the area to...
. - 24 November 2003 - BreganzonaBreganzonaBreganzona is a district of the city of Lugano, Switzerland. Breganzona was formerly a municipality of its own, having been incorporated into Lugano in 2004...
, LuganoLuganoLugano is a city of inhabitants in the city proper and a total of over 145,000 people in the agglomeration/city region, in the south of Switzerland, in the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino, which borders Italy...
, Pambio-NorancoPambio-NorancoPambio Noranco is a district of the city of Lugano, Switzerland. Pambio Noranco was formerly a municipality of its own, having been incorporated into Lugano in 2004.-External links:*...
and PazzalloPazzalloPazzallo is a district of the city of Lugano, Switzerland. Pazzallo was formerly a municipality of its own, having been incorporated into Lugano in 2004.-External links:*...
merged in the municipality of LuganoLuganoLugano is a city of inhabitants in the city proper and a total of over 145,000 people in the agglomeration/city region, in the south of Switzerland, in the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino, which borders Italy...
. - 24 November 2003- CureggiaCureggiaCureggia is a district of the city of Lugano, Switzerland. Barbengo was formerly a municipality of its own, having been incorporated into Lugano in 2004. It was first recorded in 1329 as Curezia....
, Davesco-SoragnoDavesco-SoragnoDavesco-Soragno is a district of the city of Lugano, Switzerland. Davesco-Soragno was formerly a municipality of its own, having been incorporated into Lugano in 2008....
, GandriaGandriaGandria is a small village on the shore of Lake Lugano in Switzerland. The historically protected center , which is not accessible by car, attracts visitors from all over the world...
, LuganoLuganoLugano is a city of inhabitants in the city proper and a total of over 145,000 people in the agglomeration/city region, in the south of Switzerland, in the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino, which borders Italy...
, PregassonaPregassonaPregassona is a district of the city of Lugano, Switzerland. Pregassona was formerly a municipality of its own, having been incorporated into Lugano in 2004....
and ViganelloViganelloViganello is a district of the city of Lugano, Switzerland. Viganello was formerly a municipality of its own, having been incorporated into Lugano in 2004. It was first recorded in 1300 as de Viganello.The municipality also contained the village Albonago...
merged in the municipality of LuganoLuganoLugano is a city of inhabitants in the city proper and a total of over 145,000 people in the agglomeration/city region, in the south of Switzerland, in the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino, which borders Italy...
. - 20 November 2004 - ArosioArosio, SwitzerlandArosio is a village and former municipality in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.In 2005 the municipality was merged with the other, neighboring municipalities Breno, Fescoggia, Mugena and Vezio to form a new and larger municipality Alto Malcantone.-History:...
, BrenoBreno, TicinoBreno is a village and former municipality in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.In 2005 the municipality was merged with the other, neighboring municipalities Arosio, Fescoggia, Mugena and Vezio to form a new and larger municipality Alto Malcantone.-History:...
, FescoggiaFescoggiaFescoggia is a village and former municipality in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.In 2005 the municipality was merged with the other, neighboring municipalities Arosio, Breno, Mugena and Vezio to form a new and larger municipality Alto Malcantone.-History:...
, MugenaMugenaMugena is a village and former municipality in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.In 2005 the municipality was merged with the other, neighboring municipalities Arosio, Breno, Fescoggia and Vezio to form a new and larger municipality Alto Malcantone.-History:...
e VezioVezioVezio is a village and former municipality in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.In 2005 the municipality was merged with the other, neighboring municipalities Arosio, Breno, Fescoggia and Mugena to form a new and larger municipality Alto Malcantone.-History:...
merged in the new municipality of Alto MalcantoneAlto MalcantoneAlto Malcantone is a municipality in the district of Lugano in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. It was formed on 13 March 2005 from the earlier municipalities of Arosio, Breno, Fescoggia, Mugena and Vezio.-History:...
. - 30 November 2004 - CadenazzoCadenazzoCadenazzo is a municipality in the district of Bellinzona, in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. On 13 March 2005 the formerly independent municipality of Robasacco was absorbed into Cadenazzo.-History:...
and Robasacco merged in the municipality of CadenazzoCadenazzoCadenazzo is a municipality in the district of Bellinzona, in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. On 13 March 2005 the formerly independent municipality of Robasacco was absorbed into Cadenazzo.-History:...
. - 26 January 2006 - FaidoFaidoFaido is the capital of the district of Leventina in the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino in southern Switzerland.On 29 January 2006, Faido grew by incorporating the villages of Chiggiogna, Rossura, and Calonico.-History:...
, Calonico, Chiggiogna and Rossura merged in the new municipality of FaidoFaidoFaido is the capital of the district of Leventina in the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino in southern Switzerland.On 29 January 2006, Faido grew by incorporating the villages of Chiggiogna, Rossura, and Calonico.-History:...
. - 22 October 2006 - AquilaAquila, SwitzerlandAquila is a former municipality in the district of Blenio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.On 25 January 2005, the cantonal authorities announced that Aquila would merge with Campo Blenio, Ghirone, Olivone and Torre to form a new municipality to be called Blenio...
, Campo BlenioCampo BlenioCampo Blenio was a municipality in the district of Blenio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.On 25 January 2005, the cantonal authorities announced that Campo Blenio would merge with Aquila, Ghirone, Olivone and Torre to form a new municipality to be called Blenio. This union was carried...
, GhironeGhironeGhirone was a municipality in the district of Blenio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.On 25 January 2005, the cantonal authorities announced that Ghirone would merge with Aquila, Campo Blenio, Olivone and Torre to form a new municipality to be called Blenio...
, OlivoneOlivoneOlivone was a municipality in the district of Blenio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.On 25 January 2005, the cantonal authorities announced that Olivone would merge with Aquila, Campo Blenio, Ghirone and Torre to form a new municipality to be called Blenio...
and TorreTorre, SwitzerlandTorre was a municipality in the district of Blenio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.On 25 January 2005, the cantonal authorities announced that Torre would merge with Aquila, Campo Blenio, Ghirone and Olivone to form a new municipality to be called Blenio. This union was carried through on 22...
merged in the new municipality of BlenioBlenioBlenio is a municipality of the district of Blenio, in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland.Blenio was created on 22 October 2006 when it incorporated the formerly autonomous municipalities of Aquila, Campo Blenio, Ghirone, Olivone and Torre of the upper Blenio valley.A legal challenge to the merger...
. - 22 October 2006 - CevioCevioCevio is the capital of the district of Vallemaggia in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. On 22 October 2006 Cevio grew by incorporating the villages of Bignasco and Cavergno, previously municipalities in their own right.-History:...
, BignascoBignascoBignasco is a village in the district of Vallemaggia, in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland. On 22 October 2006 Bignasco lost its status as an independent municipality when together with the village of Cavergno it was incorporated into the municipality of Cevio....
and CavergnoCavergnoCavergno is a village in the district of Vallemaggia, in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland. On 22 October 2006 Cavergno lost its status as an independent municipality when together with the village of Bignasco it was incorporated into the municipality of Cevio....
merged in the municipality of CevioCevioCevio is the capital of the district of Vallemaggia in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. On 22 October 2006 Cevio grew by incorporating the villages of Bignasco and Cavergno, previously municipalities in their own right.-History:...
. - 20 April 2008 - CugnascoCugnascoCugnasco is a village in the municipality Cugnasco-Gerra of the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.Cugnasco had a population of nearly 1300....
and Gerra (Verzasca)Gerra (Verzasca)Gerra is a part of the municipality of Cugnasco-Gerra in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.Gerra was an independent municipality until January 1, 2009, when it merged with Cugnasco to form Cugnasco-Gerra.-Location:...
merged in the new municipality of Cugnasco-GerraCugnasco-GerraCugnasco-Gerra is a municipality in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland. It was formed on January 1, 2009, through the merger of Cugnasco and Gerra .-Location:Cugnasco-Gerra has an area, , of .Cugnasco is on the outskirts of the Magadino valley...
. - 20 April 2008 - AvegnoAvegno, SwitzerlandAvegno was a municipality in the district of Vallemaggia in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. On 20 April 2008, Avegno and Gordevio merged to form Avegno Gordevio....
and GordevioGordevioGordevio was a municipality in the district of Vallemaggia in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. On 20 April 2008, Avegno and Gordevio merged to form Avegno Gordevio.-History:...
merged in the new municipality of Avegno GordevioAvegno GordevioAvegno Gordevio is a municipality in the district of Vallemaggia in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. It was formed on 20 April 2008 when Avegno and Gordevio were merged.-History:...
. - 20 April 2008 - BidognoBidognoBidogno was a municipality in the district of Lugano, in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland....
, CorticiascaCorticiascaCorticiasca was a municipality in the district of Lugano in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland....
, LugaggiaLugaggiaLugaggia was a municipality in the district of Lugano in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland....
and CapriascaCapriascaCapriasca is a municipality in the district of Lugano in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.The municipality was created in 2001 by a merger of Cagiallo, Lopagno, Roveredo, Sala Capriasca, Tesserete and Vaglio.-History:...
merged in the new municipality of CapriascaCapriascaCapriasca is a municipality in the district of Lugano in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.The municipality was created in 2001 by a merger of Cagiallo, Lopagno, Roveredo, Sala Capriasca, Tesserete and Vaglio.-History:...
. - 20 April 2008 - IseoIseo, SwitzerlandIseo was a municipality in the district of Lugano in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. It was incorporated into the comune of Bioggio in 2007....
and BioggioBioggioBioggio is a municipality in the district of Lugano, in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.The municipality was created in 2004 with the union of old town of Bioggio, Bosco Luganese and Cimo. In the 2008 also Iseo has chosen to be part of municipality and be aggregated with the other old...
merged in the new municipality of BioggioBioggioBioggio is a municipality in the district of Lugano, in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.The municipality was created in 2004 with the union of old town of Bioggio, Bosco Luganese and Cimo. In the 2008 also Iseo has chosen to be part of municipality and be aggregated with the other old...
. - 20 April 2008 - BarbengoBarbengoBarbengo is a district of the city of Lugano, Switzerland. Barbengo was formerly a municipality of its own, having been incorporated into Lugano in 2008.-External links:*...
, CarabbiaCarabbiaCarabbia is a district of the city of Lugano, Switzerland. Carabbia was formerly a municipality of its own, having been incorporated into Lugano in 2008.-External links:*...
, Villa LuganeseVilla LuganeseVilla Luganese is a district of the city of Lugano, Switzerland. Villa Luganese was formerly a municipality of its own, having been incorporated into Lugano in 2008.-External links:*...
and LuganoLuganoLugano is a city of inhabitants in the city proper and a total of over 145,000 people in the agglomeration/city region, in the south of Switzerland, in the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino, which borders Italy...
merged in the new municipality of LuganoLuganoLugano is a city of inhabitants in the city proper and a total of over 145,000 people in the agglomeration/city region, in the south of Switzerland, in the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino, which borders Italy...
. - 5 April 2009 - MendrisioMendrisioMendrisio is a municipality in the district of Mendrisio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.Mendrisio is the seat of the Accademia di Architettura of the university of Italian speaking Switzerland ....
, ArzoArzoArzo was a municipality in the district of Mendrisio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.It had an area of and a population of 1,126 inhabitants ....
, CapolagoCapolagoCapolago was a municipality in the district of Mendrisio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland, but is now part of the municipality of Mendrisio. On 25 November 2007 the municipalities of Arzo, Capolago, Genestrerio, Mendrisio, Rancate and Tremona voted to merge into the municipality of Mendrisio...
, GenestrerioGenestrerioGenestrerio was a municipality in the district of Mendrisio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.On 5 April 2009 the municipalities of Arzo, Capolago, Genestrerio, Mendrisio, Rancate and Tremona merged into the municipality of Mendrisio....
, RancateRancateRancate was a municipality in the district of Mendrisio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.On 5 April 2009 the municipalities of Arzo, Capolago, Genestrerio, Mendrisio, Rancate and Tremona merged into the municipality of Mendrisio....
and TremonaTremonaTremona was a municipality in the district of Mendrisio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.On 5 April 2009 the municipalities of Arzo, Capolago, Genestrerio, Mendrisio, Rancate and Tremona merged into the municipality of Mendrisio....
merged in the new municipality of MendrisioMendrisioMendrisio is a municipality in the district of Mendrisio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.Mendrisio is the seat of the Accademia di Architettura of the university of Italian speaking Switzerland ....
. - 25 October 2009 - BorgnoneBorgnoneBorgnone was a municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. On 25 October 2009 the municipalities of Borgnone, Intragna and Palagnedra merged into the municipality of Centovalli.-History:...
, IntragnaIntragna, SwitzerlandIntragna was a municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. On 25 October 2009 the municipalities of Borgnone, Intragna and Palagnedra merged into the municipality of Centovalli....
and PalagnedraPalagnedraPalagnedra is a municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. Lago di Palagnedra is located below the village, on the Melezza river...
merged in the new municipality of CentovalliCentovalliCentovalli is a municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. On 25 October 2009 the municipalities of Borgnone, Intragna and Palagnedra merged into the municipality of Centovalli.-History:...
. - 25 October 2009 - BruzellaBruzellaBruzella was a municipality in the district of Mendrisio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. On 25 October 2009 the municipalities of Bruzella, Cabbio, Caneggio, Morbio Superiore, Muggio and Sagno merged into the municipality of Breggia.-History:...
, CabbioCabbioCabbio is a municipality in the district of Mendrisio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. On 25 October 2009 the municipalities of Bruzella, Cabbio, Caneggio, Morbio Superiore, Muggio, Sagno and Breggia merged into the municipality of Breggia-History:...
, CaneggioCaneggioCaneggio is a municipality in the district of Mendrisio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. On 25 October 2009 the municipalities of Bruzella, Cabbio, Caneggio, Morbio Superiore, Muggio, Sagno and Breggia merged into the municipality of Breggia...
, Morbio SuperioreMorbio SuperioreMorbio Superiore was a municipality in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland in the hills above Chiasso. It is located in the district of Mendrisio. On 25 October 2009 the municipalities of Bruzella, Cabbio, Caneggio, Morbio Superiore, Muggio and Sagno merged into the municipality of...
, MuggioMuggioMuggio was a municipality in the district of Mendrisio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. On 25 October 2009 the municipalities of Bruzella, Cabbio, Caneggio, Morbio Superiore, Muggio and Sagno merged into the municipality of Breggia.-History:...
and SagnoSagnoSagno is a former municipality in the district of Mendrisio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland; it is now part of the new municipality of Breggia....
merged in the new municipality of BreggiaBreggia, SwitzerlandBreggia is a municipality in the district of Mendrisio in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. On 25 October 2009 the municipalities of Bruzella, Cabbio, Caneggio, Morbio Superiore, Muggio and Sagno merged into the municipality of Breggia.-History:...
. - 25 April 2010 - CavianoCavianoCaviano is a former municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.On 25 April 2010, the former municipalities of Caviano, Contone, Gerra Gambarogno, Indemini, Magadino, Piazzogna, San Nazzaro, Sant'Abbondio and Vira Gambarogno merged in the new municipality of...
, ContoneContoneContone is a former municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.On 25 April 2010, the former municipalities of Caviano, Contone, Gerra Gambarogno, Indemini, Magadino, Piazzogna, San Nazzaro, Sant'Abbondio and Vira Gambarogno merged in the new municipality of...
, Gerra GambarognoGerra (Gambarogno)Gerra is a former municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.On 25 April 2010, the former municipalities of Caviano, Contone, Gerra Gambarogno, Indemini, Magadino, Piazzogna, San Nazzaro, Sant'Abbondio and Vira Gambarogno merged in the new municipality of...
, IndeminiIndeminiIndemini is a former municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.On 25 April 2010, the former municipalities of Caviano, Contone, Gerra Gambarogno, Indemini, Magadino, Piazzogna, San Nazzaro, Sant'Abbondio and Vira Gambarogno merged in the new municipality of...
, MagadinoMagadinoMagadino is a former municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.On 25 April 2010, the former municipalities of Caviano, Contone, Gerra Gambarogno, Indemini, Magadino, Piazzogna, San Nazzaro, Sant'Abbondio and Vira Gambarogno merged in the new municipality of...
, PiazzognaPiazzognaPiazzogna is a former municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.On 25 April 2010, the former municipalities of Caviano, Contone, Gerra Gambarogno, Indemini, Magadino, Piazzogna, San Nazzaro, Sant'Abbondio and Vira Gambarogno merged in the new municipality of...
, San NazzaroSan Nazzaro, SwitzerlandSan Nazzaro is a former municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.On 25 April 2010, the former municipalities of Caviano, Contone, Gerra Gambarogno, Indemini, Magadino, Piazzogna, San Nazzaro, Sant'Abbondio and Vira Gambarogno merged in the new municipality of...
, Sant'Abbondio and Vira GambarognoVira (Gambarogno)Vira is a former municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.On 25 April 2010, the former municipalities of Caviano, Contone, Gerra Gambarogno, Indemini, Magadino, Piazzogna, San Nazzaro, Sant'Abbondio and Vira Gambarogno merged in the new municipality of...
merged in the new municipality of GambarognoGambarognoGambarogno is a municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. It was created on 25 April 2010 through the merger of the municipalities of Caviano, Contone, Gerra Gambarogno, Indemini, Magadino, Piazzogna, San Nazzaro, Sant'Abbondio and Vira...
. - 21 November 2010 - MedegliaMedegliaMedeglia is a former municipality in the district of Bellinzona in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. On 21 November 2010, the former municipalities of Medeglia, Bironico, Camignolo, Rivera and Sigirino merged in the new municipality of Monteceneri....
, BironicoBironicoBironico is a village in the northern end of the district of Lugano in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.The municipalities of Medeglia, Bironico, Camignolo, Rivera and Sigirino merged on 21 November 2010 into the new municipality of Monteceneri.-History:...
, CamignoloCamignoloCamignolo is a former municipality in the district of Lugano in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. The municipalities of Medeglia, Bironico, Camignolo, Rivera and Sigirino merged on 21 November 2010 into the new municiplaity of Monteceneri.-History:...
, RiveraRivera, SwitzerlandRivera is a former municipality in the district of Lugano in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. The municipalities of Medeglia, Bironico, Camignolo, Rivera and Sigirino merged on 21 November 2010 into the new municiplaity of Monteceneri.-History:...
and SigirinoSigirinoSigirino is a former municipality in the district of Lugano in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. The municipalities of Medeglia, Bironico, Camignolo, Rivera and Sigirino merged on 21 November 2010 into the new municiplaity of Monteceneri.-History:...
merged in the new municipality of MonteceneriMonteceneriMonteceneri is a municipality in the district of Lugano in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. It was created on 21 November 2010 through the merger of the municipalities of Medeglia, Bironico, Camignolo, Rivera and Sigirino.-History:...
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