6900 Lugano (Lugano): key figures
6900 Lugano (postcode area in Lugano) has 37,615 residents in 2025 across 9.5 km², or 3,960 people per km². By population, 6900 Lugano ranks No. 1 of 19 postcode areas in Lugano. Population: +5.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 37,615 residents
- 9.5 km²
- 3,960 people/km²
6900 Lugano in numbers
Key points
By population, 6900 Lugano ranks No. 1 of 19 postcode areas in Lugano.
Nationally, 6900 Lugano ranks No. 3 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 6900 Lugano over time
6900 Lugano had 35,782 residents in 2015 and 37,615 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 35,782 |
| 2020 | 35,734 |
| 2023 | 37,263 |
| 2025 | 37,615 |
All indicators for 6900 Lugano
Next to the value for 6900 Lugano: all postcode areas of Lugano, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 6900 Lugano | Lugano | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 26,770 | – | – | ranked 1 of 23 | ranked 1 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 2,172 | – | – | ranked 1 of 23 | ranked 76 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 11.5% | 14.0% | 23.2% | ranked 18 of 23 | ranked 2,785 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 18.4% | 18.9% | 23.6% | ranked 12 of 23 | ranked 1,884 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 14.5% | 54.6% | 63.5% | ranked 23 of 23 | ranked 3,139 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 6900 Lugano | Lugano | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 89.8% | 70.3% | 56.2% | ranked 2 of 23 | ranked 20 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 5.1% | 7.6% | 16.2% | ranked 19 of 23 | ranked 2,676 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 0.8% | 8.2% | 13.5% | ranked 18 of 23 | ranked 3,092 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.0% | 1.3% | 5.6% | ranked 3 of 23 | ranked 1,117 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 6900 Lugano | Lugano | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 53.4% | 43.9% | 29.8% | ranked 1 of 18 | ranked 6 of 2,040 |
Where is 6900 Lugano?
Other postcode areas in Lugano
- 6963 Pregassona9,464 residents
- 6962 Viganello6,454 residents
- 6932 Breganzona5,394 residents
- 6965 Cadro2,531 residents
- 6964 Davesco-Soragno1,595 residents
- 6912 Pazzallo1,491 residents
- 6918 Figino1,465 residents
- 6968 Sonvico1,087 residents
Postcode areas near 6900 Lugano
- 6962 Viganello6,454 residents
- 6932 Breganzona5,394 residents
- 6977 Ruvigliana927 residents
- 6974 Aldesago398 residents
- 6963 Pregassona9,464 residents
- 6976 Castagnola1,012 residents
Previous in alphabetical order: 6823 Pugerna
Next in alphabetical order: 6912 Pazzallo
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 6900 Lugano (Lugano)?
6900 Lugano has 37,615 residents in 2025. It covers 9.5 km², or 3,960 people per km².
Where is 6900 Lugano?
6900 Lugano (postcode area) is part of Lugano, in Ticino.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 6900 Lugano?
Share of foreign nationals: 53.4% (2025), ranked 6 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 6900 Lugano?
Dwellings: 26,770 (2026), ranked 1 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.