Cerentino: population and statistics
Cerentino has a population of 39 (2025) across 20.1 km², or 1.9 people per km². It ranks 2,111 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −26.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 39 residents
- 20.1 km²
- 2 people/km²
- 1,145 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Cerentino ranks No. 100 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 39° generates about 1,247 kWh a year here.
Cerentino in numbers
Where is Cerentino?
Population of Cerentino over time
Cerentino had 53 residents in 2015 and 39 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 40 |
| 2021 | 36 |
| 2022 | 36 |
| 2023 | 38 |
| 2024 | 37 |
| 2025 | 39 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Ticino for “Share of people aged 65 and over”.
- Number 1 in Ticino for “Wood heating systems”.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Establishments”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 2,815 football pitches.
- Its population density is 122.3 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Cerentino
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 | Cerentino | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 48.7% | 24.3% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Cerentino | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 158 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,991 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 53.8% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 0.6% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 92.8% | 62.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Cerentino | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 6.2% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 0.8% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 76.7% | 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) | 1.6 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,100 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 40,000 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Cerentino | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 12 | 40,256 | 728,011 | ranked 2,082 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 7 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 2,068 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 179.5 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 42.9% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 57.1% | 23.0% | 29.0% |
Employment
| Indicator | Cerentino | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 23 | 249,351 | 5,679,518 | ranked 2,094 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 589.7 | 698.3 | 362.9 | ||
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 30.4% | 78.3% | 63.6% | ||
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 26.1% | 20.2% | 24.2% |
Society
| Indicator | Cerentino | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 5.1% | 29.8% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Cerentino
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cerentino?
Cerentino has 39 residents (2025), ranking 2,111 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Cerentino?
Cerentino covers 20.1 km², with a density of 2 people per km².
Is the population of Cerentino growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Cerentino went from 53 to 39, a change of −26.4%.
Where is Cerentino?
Cerentino is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Vallemaggia (district). Latitude 46.300, longitude 8.533.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Cerentino?
In Cerentino, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 0 (2026), ranking 2,098 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Establishments: what is the figure for Cerentino?
In Cerentino, “Establishments” stands at 12 (2024), ranking 2,082 of 2,112 municipalities; the national median is 131.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Cerentino?
In Cerentino, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 39° produces about 1,247 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Cerentino?
The nearest to Cerentino are Bosco/Gurin (3.2 km), Linescio (3.8 km), Campo (Vallemaggia) (4.3 km), Cevio (8.7 km), Onsernone (13 km).