Cadenazzo: population and statistics
Cadenazzo has a population of 3,139 (2025) across 8.4 km², or 372 people per km². It ranks 698 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +13.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,139 residents
- 8.4 km²
- 372 people/km²
- 228 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Cadenazzo ranks No. 27 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Cadenazzo, compared with an average of 1.2% in Ticino and 7.3% nationally.
Share of foreign nationals: 43.4% in Cadenazzo, compared with an average of 29.8% in Ticino and 27.7% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 32° generates about 1,188 kWh a year here.
Cadenazzo in numbers
Where is Cadenazzo?
Population of Cadenazzo over time
Cadenazzo had 2,762 residents in 2015 and 3,139 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,998 |
| 2021 | 3,024 |
| 2022 | 3,068 |
| 2023 | 3,111 |
| 2024 | 3,132 |
| 2025 | 3,139 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Share of foreign nationals”: higher than in 97% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: lower than in 93% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,182 football pitches.
- The nearest municipality is Sant'Antonino, 2.6 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Monteceneri (4,746 residents), 3.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 4,752 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Cadenazzo
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 | Cadenazzo | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 15.3% | 24.3% | 20.7% | ranked 1,691 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cadenazzo | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,671 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 715 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 14.3% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ranked 1,383 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 38.6% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ranked 203 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 72.3% | 62.1% | 69.5% | ranked 731 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cadenazzo | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 68.8% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ranked 397 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 8.2% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ranked 1,387 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 11.0% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ranked 987 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 123 | 16,017 | 329,600 | ranked 901 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,763 kW | 915.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 71 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 40.6 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 454 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,937 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 420 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cadenazzo | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 319 | 40,256 | 728,011 | ranked 466 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 299 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 514 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 95.3 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ranked 231 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 68.2% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ranked 667 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 24.7% | 23.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,291 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cadenazzo | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,921 | 249,351 | 5,679,518 | ranked 481 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 612.0 | 698.3 | 362.9 | ranked 304 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 74.8% | 78.3% | 63.6% | ranked 485 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 21.1% | 20.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,039 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Cadenazzo | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 43.4% | 29.8% | 18.9% | ranked 50 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Cadenazzo
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cadenazzo?
Cadenazzo has 3,139 residents (2025), ranking 698 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Cadenazzo?
Cadenazzo covers 8.4 km², with a density of 372 people per km².
Is the population of Cadenazzo growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Cadenazzo went from 2,762 to 3,139, a change of +13.6%.
Where is Cadenazzo?
Cadenazzo is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Bellinzona (district). Latitude 46.150, longitude 8.950.
District heating: what is the figure for Cadenazzo?
In Cadenazzo, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Share of foreign nationals: what is the figure for Cadenazzo?
In Cadenazzo, “Share of foreign nationals” stands at 43.4% (2025), ranking 50 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 18.9%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Cadenazzo?
In Cadenazzo, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 32° produces about 1,188 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Cadenazzo?
The nearest to Cadenazzo are Sant'Antonino (2.6 km), Cugnasco-Gerra (3.2 km), Isone (3.2 km), Monteceneri (3.6 km), Lavertezzo (5.0 km).