Lavertezzo: population and statistics
Lavertezzo has a population of 1,235 (2025) across 0.9 km², or 1,372 people per km². It ranks 1,303 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is stable: −0.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,235 residents
- 0.9 km²
- 1,372 people/km²
- 201 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Lavertezzo ranks No. 71 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Lavertezzo, compared with an average of 1.2% in Ticino and 7.3% nationally.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 118.2 in Lavertezzo, compared with an average of 117.1 in Ticino and 83.6 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,380 kWh a year here.
Lavertezzo in numbers
Where is Lavertezzo?
Population of Lavertezzo over time
Lavertezzo had 1,238 residents in 2015 and 1,235 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,245 |
| 2021 | 1,225 |
| 2022 | 1,213 |
| 2023 | 1,238 |
| 2024 | 1,253 |
| 2025 | 1,235 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 94% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 91% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 126 football pitches.
- Its population density is 5.9 times the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Cugnasco-Gerra (2,838 residents), 1.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,520 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Lavertezzo
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 | Lavertezzo | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 18.5% | 24.3% | 20.7% | ranked 1,313 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Lavertezzo | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 708 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,271 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 14.3% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ranked 1,387 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 14.8% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,527 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 69.8% | 62.1% | 69.5% | ranked 891 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Lavertezzo | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 41.4% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,339 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 15.0% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ranked 824 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 11.0% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ranked 992 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 103 | 16,017 | 329,600 | ranked 1,054 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,536 kW | 915.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 501 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 15.5 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,217 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 12,583 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 457 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Lavertezzo | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 134 | 40,256 | 728,011 | ranked 1,040 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 146 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 936 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 118.2 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ranked 104 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 71.9% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ranked 384 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 25.3% | 23.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,234 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Lavertezzo | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 915 | 249,351 | 5,679,518 | ranked 865 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 740.9 | 698.3 | 362.9 | ranked 171 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 56.5% | 78.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,148 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 42.2% | 20.2% | 24.2% | ranked 255 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Lavertezzo | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 29.1% | 29.8% | 18.9% | ranked 328 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Lavertezzo
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Lavertezzo?
Lavertezzo has 1,235 residents (2025), ranking 1,303 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Lavertezzo?
Lavertezzo covers 0.9 km², with a density of 1,372 people per km².
Is the population of Lavertezzo growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Lavertezzo went from 1,238 to 1,235, a change of −0.2%.
Where is Lavertezzo?
Lavertezzo is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Locarno (district). Latitude 46.175, longitude 8.896.
District heating: what is the figure for Lavertezzo?
In Lavertezzo, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Lavertezzo?
In Lavertezzo, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 118.2 (2026), ranking 104 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Lavertezzo?
In Lavertezzo, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,380 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Lavertezzo?
The nearest to Lavertezzo are Cugnasco-Gerra (1.9 km), Gordola (2.9 km), Tenero-Contra (3.7 km), Cadenazzo (5.0 km), Mergoscia (5.8 km).