6500 Bellinzona (Bellinzona): key figures
6500 Bellinzona (postcode area in Bellinzona) has 17,751 residents in 2025 across 11.4 km², or 1,552 people per km². By population, 6500 Bellinzona ranks No. 1 of 12 postcode areas in Bellinzona. Population: +6.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 17,751 residents
- 11.4 km²
- 1,552 people/km²
6500 Bellinzona in numbers
Key points
By population, 6500 Bellinzona ranks No. 1 of 12 postcode areas in Bellinzona.
Nationally, 6500 Bellinzona ranks No. 89 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 6500 Bellinzona over time
6500 Bellinzona had 16,743 residents in 2015 and 17,751 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 16,743 |
| 2020 | 16,779 |
| 2023 | 17,347 |
| 2025 | 17,751 |
All indicators for 6500 Bellinzona
Next to the value for 6500 Bellinzona: all postcode areas of Bellinzona, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 6500 Bellinzona | Bellinzona | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 11,014 | – | – | ranked 1 of 15 | ranked 63 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 2,573 | – | – | ranked 1 of 15 | ranked 49 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 17.4% | 17.6% | 23.2% | ranked 11 of 15 | ranked 2,354 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 25.5% | 25.9% | 23.6% | ranked 7 of 15 | ranked 1,203 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 44.8% | 67.8% | 63.5% | ranked 15 of 15 | ranked 2,927 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 6500 Bellinzona | Bellinzona | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 64.1% | 52.5% | 56.2% | ranked 2 of 15 | ranked 798 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 14.4% | 13.2% | 16.2% | ranked 5 of 15 | ranked 1,383 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 6.8% | 18.2% | 13.5% | ranked 14 of 15 | ranked 2,396 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 6.0% | 2.2% | 5.6% | ranked 1 of 15 | ranked 591 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 6500 Bellinzona | Bellinzona | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 35.9% | 29.4% | 29.8% | ranked 1 of 11 | ranked 220 of 2,040 |
Where is 6500 Bellinzona?
Other postcode areas in Bellinzona
- 6512 Giubiasco9,295 residents
- 6514 Sementina3,418 residents
- 6702 Claro3,171 residents
- 6513 Monte Carasso3,077 residents
- 6528 Camorino2,962 residents
- 6503 Bellinzona1,684 residents
- 6515 Gudo921 residents
- 6518 Gorduno857 residents
Postcode areas near 6500 Bellinzona
- 6503 Bellinzona1,684 residents
- 6513 Monte Carasso3,077 residents
- 6512 Giubiasco9,295 residents
- 6582 Pianezzo
- 6518 Gorduno857 residents
- 6514 Sementina3,418 residents
Next in alphabetical order: 6503 Bellinzona
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 6500 Bellinzona (Bellinzona)?
6500 Bellinzona has 17,751 residents in 2025. It covers 11.4 km², or 1,552 people per km².
Where is 6500 Bellinzona?
6500 Bellinzona (postcode area) is part of Bellinzona, in Ticino.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 6500 Bellinzona?
Share of foreign nationals: 35.9% (2025), ranked 220 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 6500 Bellinzona?
Dwellings: 11,014 (2026), ranked 63 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.