Cugnasco-Gerra: population and statistics
Cugnasco-Gerra has a population of 2,838 (2025) across 35.8 km², or 79.3 people per km². It ranks 760 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,838 residents
- 35.8 km²
- 79 people/km²
- 202 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Cugnasco-Gerra ranks No. 30 by population.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 148.7 in Cugnasco-Gerra, compared with an average of 698.3 in Ticino and 622.5 nationally.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: 43.9% in Cugnasco-Gerra, compared with an average of 23.0% in Ticino and 26.1% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,416 kWh a year here.
Cugnasco-Gerra in numbers
Where is Cugnasco-Gerra?
Population of Cugnasco-Gerra over time
Cugnasco-Gerra had 2,849 residents in 2015 and 2,838 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,780 |
| 2021 | 2,828 |
| 2022 | 2,851 |
| 2023 | 2,862 |
| 2024 | 2,858 |
| 2025 | 2,838 |
Did you know?
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: higher than in 96% of municipalities.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 5,014 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.9 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Lavertezzo, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Monteceneri (4,746 residents), 4.6 km away.
All indicators for Cugnasco-Gerra
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 | Cugnasco-Gerra | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.8% | 24.3% | 20.7% | ranked 422 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Cugnasco-Gerra | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,961 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 614 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 21.7% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ranked 981 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 20.1% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,233 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 81.2% | 62.1% | 69.5% | ranked 172 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Cugnasco-Gerra | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 42.3% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,306 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 16.3% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ranked 756 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 22.3% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ranked 448 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,492 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 387 | 16,017 | 329,600 | ranked 169 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,484 kW | 915.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 549 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 29.4 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 693 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,356 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 740 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Cugnasco-Gerra | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 184 | 40,256 | 728,011 | ranked 823 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 164 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 863 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 57.8 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ranked 1,213 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 50.6% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ranked 1,718 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 43.9% | 23.0% | 29.0% | ranked 78 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Cugnasco-Gerra | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 422 | 249,351 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,253 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 148.7 | 698.3 | 362.9 | ranked 1,730 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 71.3% | 78.3% | 63.6% | ranked 612 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 20.4% | 20.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,072 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Cugnasco-Gerra | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 15.4% | 29.8% | 18.9% | ranked 1,166 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Cugnasco-Gerra
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Cugnasco-Gerra?
Cugnasco-Gerra has 2,838 residents (2025), ranking 760 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Cugnasco-Gerra?
Cugnasco-Gerra covers 35.8 km², with a density of 79 people per km².
Is the population of Cugnasco-Gerra growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Cugnasco-Gerra went from 2,849 to 2,838, a change of −0.4%.
Where is Cugnasco-Gerra?
Cugnasco-Gerra is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Locarno (district). Latitude 46.167, longitude 8.917.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Cugnasco-Gerra?
In Cugnasco-Gerra, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 148.7 (2024), ranking 1,730 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: what is the figure for Cugnasco-Gerra?
In Cugnasco-Gerra, “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities” stands at 43.9% (2026), ranking 78 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 29.0%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Cugnasco-Gerra?
In Cugnasco-Gerra, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,416 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Cugnasco-Gerra?
The nearest to Cugnasco-Gerra are Lavertezzo (1.9 km), Cadenazzo (3.2 km), Monteceneri (4.6 km), Gordola (4.7 km), Tenero-Contra (5.5 km).