Brione sopra Minusio: population and statistics
Brione sopra Minusio has a population of 432 (2025) across 3.8 km², or 113 people per km². It ranks 1,872 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −12.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 432 residents
- 3.8 km²
- 113 people/km²
- 393 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Brione sopra Minusio ranks No. 88 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,370 kWh a year here.
Brione sopra Minusio in numbers
Where is Brione sopra Minusio?
Population of Brione sopra Minusio over time
Brione sopra Minusio had 495 residents in 2015 and 432 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 480 |
| 2021 | 461 |
| 2022 | 452 |
| 2023 | 442 |
| 2024 | 436 |
| 2025 | 432 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs”: lower than in 90% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 535 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.1 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Minusio (7,273 residents), 0.0 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,480 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Brione sopra Minusio
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 | Brione sopra Minusio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 39.6% | 24.3% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Brione sopra Minusio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 791 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,192 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 28.6% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 11.2% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 81.5% | 62.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Brione sopra Minusio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 32.8% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 11.7% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 22.6% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ||
| District heating (2026) | 0.7% | 1.2% | 1.4% | ||
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 95 | 16,017 | 329,600 | ranked 1,128 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,302 kW | 915.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ||
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 10.1 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,551 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 23,426 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Brione sopra Minusio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 47 | 40,256 | 728,011 | ranked 1,731 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 59 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 1,489 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 136.6 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 61.0% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 35.6% | 23.0% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Brione sopra Minusio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 92 | 249,351 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,899 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 213.0 | 698.3 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 82.6% | 78.3% | 63.6% |
Society
| Indicator | Brione sopra Minusio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 20.4% | 29.8% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Brione sopra Minusio
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Brione sopra Minusio?
Brione sopra Minusio has 432 residents (2025), ranking 1,872 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Brione sopra Minusio?
Brione sopra Minusio covers 3.8 km², with a density of 113 people per km².
Is the population of Brione sopra Minusio growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Brione sopra Minusio went from 495 to 432, a change of −12.7%.
Where is Brione sopra Minusio?
Brione sopra Minusio is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Locarno (district). Latitude 46.183, longitude 8.817.
Jobs: what is the figure for Brione sopra Minusio?
In Brione sopra Minusio, “Jobs” stands at 92 (2024), ranking 1,899 of 2,111 municipalities; the national median is 622.
Establishments: what is the figure for Brione sopra Minusio?
In Brione sopra Minusio, “Establishments” stands at 47 (2024), ranking 1,731 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Brione sopra Minusio?
In Brione sopra Minusio, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,370 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Brione sopra Minusio?
The nearest to Brione sopra Minusio are Minusio (0.0 km), Orselina (1.3 km), Muralto (2.3 km), Locarno (2.3 km), Tenero-Contra (2.6 km).