Gordola: population and statistics
Gordola has a population of 4,877 (2025) across 7.0 km², or 697 people per km². It ranks 450 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +8.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 4,877 residents
- 7.0 km²
- 697 people/km²
- 533 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Gordola ranks No. 15 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,389 kWh a year here.
Gordola in numbers
Where is Gordola?
Population of Gordola over time
Gordola had 4,511 residents in 2015 and 4,877 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 4,650 |
| 2021 | 4,740 |
| 2022 | 4,820 |
| 2023 | 4,814 |
| 2024 | 4,831 |
| 2025 | 4,877 |
Did you know?
- Its area is roughly equal to 980 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.0 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Tenero-Contra, 1.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Locarno (16,463 residents), 5.5 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,556 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Gordola
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 | Gordola | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 24.5% | 24.3% | 20.7% | ranked 343 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Gordola | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 3,184 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 339 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 19.6% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ranked 1,081 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.5% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ranked 825 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 68.0% | 62.1% | 69.5% | ranked 990 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Gordola | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 47.8% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,120 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 17.4% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ranked 706 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 15.0% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ranked 762 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.2% | 1.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,425 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 316 | 16,017 | 329,600 | ranked 252 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 860.9 kW | 915.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,288 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 45.0 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 393 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,223 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 934 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Gordola | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 366 | 40,256 | 728,011 | ranked 398 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 322 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 470 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 66.0 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ranked 863 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 60.2% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ranked 1,362 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 35.4% | 23.0% | 29.0% | ranked 367 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Gordola | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,650 | 249,351 | 5,679,518 | ranked 565 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 338.3 | 698.3 | 362.9 | ranked 1,001 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 74.1% | 78.3% | 63.6% | ranked 510 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 22.9% | 20.2% | 24.2% | ranked 936 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Gordola | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 20.0% | 29.8% | 18.9% | ranked 820 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Gordola
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Gordola?
Gordola has 4,877 residents (2025), ranking 450 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Gordola?
Gordola covers 7.0 km², with a density of 697 people per km².
Is the population of Gordola growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Gordola went from 4,511 to 4,877, a change of +8.1%.
Where is Gordola?
Gordola is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Locarno (district). Latitude 46.188, longitude 8.864.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Gordola?
In Gordola, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 316 (2026), ranking 252 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Dwellings: what is the figure for Gordola?
In Gordola, “Dwellings” stands at 3,184 (2026), ranking 339 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 990.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Gordola?
In Gordola, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,389 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Gordola?
The nearest to Gordola are Tenero-Contra (1.2 km), Lavertezzo (2.9 km), Mergoscia (3.3 km), Brione sopra Minusio (3.7 km), Minusio (3.7 km).