Soazza: population and statistics
Soazza has a population of 320 (2025) across 46.4 km², or 6.9 people per km². It ranks 1,956 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −7.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 320 residents
- 46.4 km²
- 7 people/km²
- 497 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Grisons, Soazza ranks No. 84 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 37° generates about 1,040 kWh a year here.
Soazza in numbers
Where is Soazza?
Population of Soazza over time
Soazza had 347 residents in 2015 and 320 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 324 |
| 2021 | 324 |
| 2022 | 332 |
| 2023 | 332 |
| 2024 | 324 |
| 2025 | 320 |
Did you know?
- “Rooftop solar electricity potential”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 6,501 football pitches.
- Its population density is 33.7 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Mesocco (1,432 residents), 4.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,160 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Soazza
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Soazza | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 34.1% | 24.0% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Soazza | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 320 | 191,378 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,741 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 62.8% | 24.5% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 5.3% | 22.4% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 77.7% | 56.4% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Soazza | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 1.0% | 51.5% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.2% | 11.2% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 35.4% | 24.0% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 3.0% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 18 | 8,359 | 329,600 | ranked 1,957 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 679.8 kW | 966.6 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 3.4 GWh/year | 2,630 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,038 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,500 kWh/inh. | 12,680 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Soazza | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 49 | 21,235 | 728,011 | ranked 1,705 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 66 | 19,404 | 762,757 | ranked 1,431 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 206.2 | 93.5 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 72.7% | 66.4% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 21.2% | 26.3% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Soazza | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 125 | 142,755 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,807 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 390.6 | 688.3 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 52.8% | 70.5% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 36.8% | 23.0% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Soazza | Grisons | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 18.8% | 21.2% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Soazza
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Soazza?
Soazza has 320 residents (2025), ranking 1,956 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Soazza?
Soazza covers 46.4 km², with a density of 7 people per km².
Is the population of Soazza growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Soazza went from 347 to 320, a change of −7.8%.
Where is Soazza?
Soazza is in Grisons. It belongs to Region Moesa (district). Latitude 46.350, longitude 9.216.
Rooftop solar electricity potential: what is the figure for Soazza?
In Soazza, “Rooftop solar electricity potential” stands at 3.4 GWh/year (2026), ranking 2,038 of 2,114 municipalities; the national median is 19.0 GWh/year.
Jobs: what is the figure for Soazza?
In Soazza, “Jobs” stands at 125 (2024), ranking 1,807 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Soazza?
In Soazza, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 37° produces about 1,040 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Soazza?
The nearest to Soazza are Mesocco (4.9 km), Lostallo (6.1 km), Rossa (7.4 km), Calanca (9.4 km), Cama (10 km).