Bosco/Gurin: population and statistics
Bosco/Gurin has a population of 43 (2025) across 22.0 km², or 2.0 people per km². It ranks 2,109 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −17.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 43 residents
- 22.0 km²
- 2 people/km²
- 1,426 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Bosco/Gurin ranks No. 98 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 29° generates about 1,002 kWh a year here.
Bosco/Gurin in numbers
Where is Bosco/Gurin?
Population of Bosco/Gurin over time
Bosco/Gurin had 52 residents in 2015 and 43 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 52 |
| 2021 | 54 |
| 2022 | 53 |
| 2023 | 53 |
| 2024 | 47 |
| 2025 | 43 |
Did you know?
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 97% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 3,083 football pitches.
- Its population density is 116.2 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Cerentino, 3.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Cevio (1,083 residents), 7.6 km away.
All indicators for Bosco/Gurin
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 | Bosco/Gurin | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 27.9% | 24.3% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Bosco/Gurin | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 213 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,911 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 64.3% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 13.2% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 90.3% | 62.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Bosco/Gurin | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 15.1% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 1.4% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 56.8% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 0 | 16,017 | 329,600 | ranked 2,098 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 0.0 kW | 915.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 2.5 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,071 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 58,837 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Bosco/Gurin | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 14 | 40,256 | 728,011 | ranked 2,062 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 9 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 2,044 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 209.3 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 55.6% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 11.1% | 23.0% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Bosco/Gurin | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 40 | 249,351 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,048 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 930.2 | 698.3 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 47.5% | 78.3% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 25.0% | 20.2% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Bosco/Gurin | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 9.3% | 29.8% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Bosco/Gurin
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Bosco/Gurin?
Bosco/Gurin has 43 residents (2025), ranking 2,109 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Bosco/Gurin?
Bosco/Gurin covers 22.0 km², with a density of 2 people per km².
Is the population of Bosco/Gurin growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Bosco/Gurin went from 52 to 43, a change of −17.3%.
Where is Bosco/Gurin?
Bosco/Gurin is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Vallemaggia (district). Latitude 46.317, longitude 8.500.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Bosco/Gurin?
In Bosco/Gurin, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 0 (2026), ranking 2,098 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Establishments: what is the figure for Bosco/Gurin?
In Bosco/Gurin, “Establishments” stands at 14 (2024), ranking 2,062 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Bosco/Gurin?
In Bosco/Gurin, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 29° produces about 1,002 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Bosco/Gurin?
The nearest to Bosco/Gurin are Cerentino (3.2 km), Campo (Vallemaggia) (3.9 km), Linescio (6.7 km), Cevio (7.6 km), Onsernone (16 km).