Linescio: population and statistics
Linescio has a population of 42 (2025) across 6.6 km², or 6.4 people per km². It ranks 2,110 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −14.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 42 residents
- 6.6 km²
- 6 people/km²
- 1,139 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Linescio ranks No. 99 by population.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 16° generates about 792 kWh a year here.
Linescio in numbers
Where is Linescio?
Population of Linescio over time
Linescio had 49 residents in 2015 and 42 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 42 |
| 2021 | 41 |
| 2022 | 42 |
| 2023 | 42 |
| 2024 | 41 |
| 2025 | 42 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Ticino for “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”.
- Number 1 in Ticino for “Share of single-family houses among residential buildings”.
- “Photovoltaic installations”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Entities listed in the commercial register”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 922 football pitches.
- Its population density is 36.3 times lower than the national average.
All indicators for Linescio
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 | Linescio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 45.2% | 24.3% | 20.7% |
Housing
| Indicator | Linescio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 125 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 2,025 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 86.4% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ||
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 0.0% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ||
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 97.5% | 62.1% | 69.5% |
Energy
| Indicator | Linescio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 2.8% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ||
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 1.9% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ||
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 65.7% | 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) | 0.8 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 2,111 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 20,000 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. |
Economy
| Indicator | Linescio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 5 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 2,089 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 119.0 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ||
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 20.0% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ||
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 60.0% | 23.0% | 29.0% |
Society
| Indicator | Linescio | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 9.5% | 29.8% | 18.9% |
Sunshine and temperatures: Linescio
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Linescio?
Linescio has 42 residents (2025), ranking 2,110 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Linescio?
Linescio covers 6.6 km², with a density of 6 people per km².
Is the population of Linescio growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Linescio went from 49 to 42, a change of −14.3%.
Where is Linescio?
Linescio is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Vallemaggia (district). Latitude 46.300, longitude 8.583.
Photovoltaic installations: what is the figure for Linescio?
In Linescio, “Photovoltaic installations” stands at 0 (2026), ranking 2,098 of 2,108 municipalities; the national median is 103.
Entities listed in the commercial register: what is the figure for Linescio?
In Linescio, “Entities listed in the commercial register” stands at 5 (2026), ranking 2,089 of 2,115 municipalities; the national median is 118.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Linescio?
In Linescio, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 16° produces about 792 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Linescio?
The nearest to Linescio are Cerentino (3.8 km), Bosco/Gurin (6.7 km), Campo (Vallemaggia) (7.9 km), Cevio (9.3 km), Maggia (11 km).