Avegno Gordevio: population and statistics
Avegno Gordevio has a population of 1,525 (2025) across 27.4 km², or 55.7 people per km². It ranks 1,161 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,525 residents
- 27.4 km²
- 56 people/km²
- 272 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Avegno Gordevio ranks No. 61 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Avegno Gordevio, compared with an average of 1.2% in Ticino and 7.3% nationally.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: 52.7% in Avegno Gordevio, compared with an average of 72.1% in Ticino and 68.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,247 kWh a year here.
Avegno Gordevio in numbers
Where is Avegno Gordevio?
Population of Avegno Gordevio over time
Avegno Gordevio had 1,464 residents in 2015 and 1,525 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,516 |
| 2021 | 1,523 |
| 2022 | 1,557 |
| 2023 | 1,568 |
| 2024 | 1,534 |
| 2025 | 1,525 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”: higher than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,838 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Terre di Pedemonte (2,646 residents), 2.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,988 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Avegno Gordevio
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 | Avegno Gordevio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.0% | 24.3% | 20.7% | ranked 522 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Avegno Gordevio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,082 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 986 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 32.8% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ranked 491 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 17.2% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,414 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 80.9% | 62.1% | 69.5% | ranked 185 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Avegno Gordevio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 36.3% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,484 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.5% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ranked 1,092 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 20.3% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ranked 532 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 94 | 16,017 | 329,600 | ranked 1,141 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 834.3 kW | 915.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,323 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 19.0 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,058 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,439 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 474 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Avegno Gordevio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 139 | 40,256 | 728,011 | ranked 1,016 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 91 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 1,223 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 59.7 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ranked 1,128 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 52.7% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ranked 1,664 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 40.7% | 23.0% | 29.0% | ranked 145 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Avegno Gordevio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 465 | 249,351 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,203 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 304.9 | 698.3 | 362.9 | ranked 1,146 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 69.2% | 78.3% | 63.6% | ranked 683 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 20.9% | 20.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,047 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Avegno Gordevio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 10.0% | 29.8% | 18.9% | ranked 1,528 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Avegno Gordevio
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Avegno Gordevio?
Avegno Gordevio has 1,525 residents (2025), ranking 1,161 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Avegno Gordevio?
Avegno Gordevio covers 27.4 km², with a density of 56 people per km².
Is the population of Avegno Gordevio growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Avegno Gordevio went from 1,464 to 1,525, a change of +4.2%.
Where is Avegno Gordevio?
Avegno Gordevio is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Vallemaggia (district). Latitude 46.200, longitude 8.750.
District heating: what is the figure for Avegno Gordevio?
In Avegno Gordevio, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities: what is the figure for Avegno Gordevio?
In Avegno Gordevio, “Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities” stands at 52.7% (2026), ranking 1,664 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 65.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Avegno Gordevio?
In Avegno Gordevio, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,247 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Avegno Gordevio?
The nearest to Avegno Gordevio are Terre di Pedemonte (2.3 km), Losone (3.5 km), Orselina (4.3 km), Muralto (5.3 km), Locarno (5.3 km).