Comano: population and statistics
Comano has a population of 2,194 (2025) across 2.1 km², or 1,065 people per km². It ranks 919 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +6.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,194 residents
- 2.1 km²
- 1,065 people/km²
- 444 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Comano ranks No. 44 by population.
Share of jobs in services: 97.7% in Comano, compared with an average of 78.3% in Ticino and 73.4% nationally.
Wood heating systems: 3.7% in Comano, compared with an average of 11.5% in Ticino and 9.3% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,393 kWh a year here.
Comano in numbers
Where is Comano?
Population of Comano over time
Comano had 2,068 residents in 2015 and 2,194 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,084 |
| 2021 | 2,120 |
| 2022 | 2,155 |
| 2023 | 2,183 |
| 2024 | 2,186 |
| 2025 | 2,194 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Ticino for “Share of jobs in services”.
- “Share of jobs in services”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 289 football pitches.
- Its population density is 4.6 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Cureglia, 0.0 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Massagno (6,976 residents), 1.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,572 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Comano
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 | Comano | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.0% | 24.3% | 20.7% | ranked 533 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Comano | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,118 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 969 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 19.1% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ranked 1,112 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 24.8% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ranked 931 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 64.4% | 62.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,175 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Comano | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 72.0% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ranked 293 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 14.8% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ranked 843 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 3.7% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,562 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 1.1% | 1.2% | 1.4% | ranked 974 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 139 | 16,017 | 329,600 | ranked 795 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 807.4 kW | 915.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,356 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 20.8 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 987 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,458 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 884 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Comano | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 147 | 40,256 | 728,011 | ranked 979 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 122 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 1,033 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 55.6 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ranked 1,318 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 71.3% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ranked 432 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 23.8% | 23.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,363 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Comano | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,007 | 249,351 | 5,679,518 | ranked 818 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 459.0 | 698.3 | 362.9 | ranked 579 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 97.7% | 78.3% | 63.6% | ranked 3 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 1.4% | 20.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,775 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Comano | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 13.6% | 29.8% | 18.9% | ranked 1,290 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Comano
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Comano?
Comano has 2,194 residents (2025), ranking 919 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Comano?
Comano covers 2.1 km², with a density of 1,065 people per km².
Is the population of Comano growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Comano went from 2,068 to 2,194, a change of +6.1%.
Where is Comano?
Comano is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Lugano (district). Latitude 46.033, longitude 8.950.
Share of jobs in services: what is the figure for Comano?
In Comano, “Share of jobs in services” stands at 97.7% (2024), ranking 3 of 1,804 municipalities; the national median is 63.6%.
Wood heating systems: what is the figure for Comano?
In Comano, “Wood heating systems” stands at 3.7% (2026), ranking 1,562 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 12.4%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Comano?
In Comano, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,393 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Comano?
The nearest to Comano are Cureglia (0.0 km), Cadempino (1.3 km), Canobbio (1.3 km), Massagno (1.9 km), Porza (1.9 km).