Biasca: population and statistics
Biasca has a population of 6,213 (2025) across 59.0 km², or 105 people per km². It ranks 328 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +0.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,213 residents
- 59.0 km²
- 105 people/km²
- 284 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Biasca ranks No. 10 by population.
Share of foreign nationals: 36.3% in Biasca, compared with an average of 29.8% in Ticino and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 38° generates about 1,205 kWh a year here.
Biasca in numbers
Where is Biasca?
Population of Biasca over time
Biasca had 6,168 residents in 2015 and 6,213 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,094 |
| 2021 | 6,100 |
| 2022 | 6,110 |
| 2023 | 6,136 |
| 2024 | 6,201 |
| 2025 | 6,213 |
Did you know?
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 8,263 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Pollegio, 2.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Bellinzona (45,828 residents), 18 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,820 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Biasca
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 | Biasca | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.8% | 24.3% | 20.7% | ranked 302 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Biasca | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,858 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 279 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 14.2% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ranked 1,391 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 16.1% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,464 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 70.2% | 62.1% | 69.5% | ranked 874 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Biasca | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 35.5% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,505 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 10.1% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ranked 1,222 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 27.8% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ranked 307 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.8% | 1.2% | 1.4% | ranked 667 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 301 | 16,017 | 329,600 | ranked 269 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 962.5 kW | 915.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,150 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 55.0 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 274 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,854 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,004 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Biasca | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 543 | 40,256 | 728,011 | ranked 257 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 428 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 340 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 68.9 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ranked 755 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 67.8% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ranked 702 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.5% | 23.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,212 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Biasca | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 3,444 | 249,351 | 5,679,518 | ranked 289 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 554.3 | 698.3 | 362.9 | ranked 384 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 73.8% | 78.3% | 63.6% | ranked 518 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 24.6% | 20.2% | 24.2% | ranked 873 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Biasca | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 36.3% | 29.8% | 18.9% | ranked 129 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Biasca
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Biasca?
Biasca has 6,213 residents (2025), ranking 328 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Biasca?
Biasca covers 59.0 km², with a density of 105 people per km².
Is the population of Biasca growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Biasca went from 6,168 to 6,213, a change of +0.7%.
Where is Biasca?
Biasca is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Riviera (district). Latitude 46.350, longitude 8.967.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Biasca?
In Biasca, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 36.3% (2025), ranking 129 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
Establishments: what is the figure for Biasca?
In Biasca, “Establishments” stands at 543 (2024), ranking 257 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Biasca?
In Biasca, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 38° produces about 1,205 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Biasca?
The nearest to Biasca are Pollegio (2.6 km), Personico (4.3 km), Riviera (5.3 km), Serravalle (7.5 km), Giornico (9.5 km).