6517 Arbedo (Arbedo-Castione): key figures
6517 Arbedo (postcode area in Arbedo-Castione) has 3,333 residents in 2025 across 18.8 km², or 177 people per km². By population, 6517 Arbedo ranks No. 1 of 2 postcode areas in Arbedo-Castione. Population: +3.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,333 residents
- 18.8 km²
- 177 people/km²
6517 Arbedo in numbers
Key points
By population, 6517 Arbedo ranks No. 1 of 2 postcode areas in Arbedo-Castione.
Nationally, 6517 Arbedo ranks No. 692 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 6517 Arbedo over time
6517 Arbedo had 3,216 residents in 2015 and 3,333 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 3,216 |
| 2020 | 3,284 |
| 2023 | 3,302 |
| 2025 | 3,333 |
All indicators for 6517 Arbedo
Next to the value for 6517 Arbedo: all postcode areas of Arbedo-Castione, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 6517 Arbedo | Arbedo-Castione | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,828 | – | – | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 677 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 852 | – | – | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 583 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 15.4% | 10.5% | 23.2% | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 2,508 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 29.9% | 37.6% | 23.6% | ranked 2 of 2 | ranked 822 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 67.6% | 64.5% | 63.5% | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 1,788 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 6517 Arbedo | Arbedo-Castione | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 61.3% | 59.7% | 56.2% | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 941 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 20.3% | 22.0% | 16.2% | ranked 2 of 2 | ranked 878 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 10.4% | 9.3% | 13.5% | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 2,034 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.2% | 0.1% | 5.6% | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 2,105 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 6517 Arbedo | Arbedo-Castione | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 26.0% | 28.3% | 29.8% | ranked 2 of 2 | ranked 685 of 2,040 |
Where is 6517 Arbedo?
Other postcode areas in Arbedo-Castione
Postcode areas near 6517 Arbedo
- 6532 Castione1,845 residents
- 6518 GordunoBellinzona
- 6503 BellinzonaBellinzona
- 6533 LuminoLumino
- 6500 BellinzonaBellinzona
- 6525 GnoscaBellinzona
Next in alphabetical order: 6532 Castione
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 6517 Arbedo (Arbedo-Castione)?
6517 Arbedo has 3,333 residents in 2025. It covers 18.8 km², or 177 people per km².
Where is 6517 Arbedo?
6517 Arbedo (postcode area) is part of Arbedo-Castione, in Ticino.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 6517 Arbedo?
Share of foreign nationals: 26.0% (2025), ranked 685 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 6517 Arbedo?
Dwellings: 1,828 (2026), ranked 677 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.