Arbedo-Castione: population and statistics
Arbedo-Castione has a population of 5,211 (2025) across 21.4 km², or 244 people per km². It ranks 413 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 5,211 residents
- 21.4 km²
- 244 people/km²
- 298 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Arbedo-Castione ranks No. 12 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 10.6% in Arbedo-Castione, compared with an average of 20.3% in Ticino and 22.4% nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 74.1% in Arbedo-Castione, compared with an average of 72.1% in Ticino and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,251 kWh a year here.
Arbedo-Castione in numbers
Where is Arbedo-Castione?
Population of Arbedo-Castione over time
Arbedo-Castione had 4,812 residents in 2015 and 5,211 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,024 |
| 2021 | 5,042 |
| 2022 | 5,082 |
| 2023 | 5,108 |
| 2024 | 5,160 |
| 2025 | 5,211 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,996 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Lumino, 2.8 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bellinzona (45,828 residents), 3.1 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,004 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Arbedo-Castione
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 | Arbedo-Castione | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.7% | 24.3% | 20.7% | ranked 911 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Arbedo-Castione | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,908 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 388 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 10.6% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ranked 1,578 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 37.6% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ranked 231 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 64.5% | 62.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,166 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Arbedo-Castione | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 59.6% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ranked 700 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 22.0% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ranked 479 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 9.2% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,112 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,483 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 226 | 16,017 | 329,600 | ranked 439 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 990.1 kW | 915.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,112 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 41.1 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 445 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 7,895 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,194 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Arbedo-Castione | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 417 | 40,256 | 728,011 | ranked 340 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 344 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 439 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 66.0 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ranked 863 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 74.1% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ranked 239 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 21.2% | 23.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,526 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Arbedo-Castione | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 2,760 | 249,351 | 5,679,518 | ranked 354 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 529.6 | 698.3 | 362.9 | ranked 430 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 76.6% | 78.3% | 63.6% | ranked 426 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 22.6% | 20.2% | 24.2% | ranked 955 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Arbedo-Castione | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 27.2% | 29.8% | 18.9% | ranked 422 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Arbedo-Castione
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Arbedo-Castione?
Arbedo-Castione has 5,211 residents (2025), ranking 413 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Arbedo-Castione?
Arbedo-Castione covers 21.4 km², with a density of 244 people per km².
Is the population of Arbedo-Castione growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Arbedo-Castione went from 4,812 to 5,211, a change of +8.3%.
Where is Arbedo-Castione?
Arbedo-Castione is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Bellinzona (district). Latitude 46.217, longitude 9.050.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Arbedo-Castione?
In Arbedo-Castione, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 10.6% (2026), ranking 1,578 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Arbedo-Castione?
In Arbedo-Castione, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 74.1% (2026), ranking 239 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Arbedo-Castione?
In Arbedo-Castione, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,251 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Arbedo-Castione?
The nearest to Arbedo-Castione are Lumino (2.8 km), Bellinzona (3.1 km), San Vittore (4.9 km), Roveredo (GR) (6.2 km), Castaneda (7.4 km).