6962 Viganello (Lugano): key figures
6962 Viganello (postcode area in Lugano) has 6,454 residents in 2025 across 1.2 km², or 5,470 people per km². By population, 6962 Viganello ranks No. 3 of 19 postcode areas in Lugano. Population: −3.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 6,454 residents
- 1.2 km²
- 5,470 people/km²
6962 Viganello in numbers
Key points
By population, 6962 Viganello ranks No. 3 of 19 postcode areas in Lugano.
Nationally, 6962 Viganello ranks No. 338 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 6962 Viganello over time
6962 Viganello had 6,713 residents in 2015 and 6,454 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 6,713 |
| 2020 | 6,411 |
| 2023 | 6,420 |
| 2025 | 6,454 |
All indicators for 6962 Viganello
Next to the value for 6962 Viganello: all postcode areas of Lugano, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 6962 Viganello | Lugano | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 4,408 | – | – | ranked 3 of 23 | ranked 260 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 634 | – | – | ranked 5 of 23 | ranked 892 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 7.8% | 14.0% | 23.2% | ranked 22 of 23 | ranked 3,001 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 20.4% | 18.9% | 23.6% | ranked 9 of 23 | ranked 1,695 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 34.7% | 54.6% | 63.5% | ranked 22 of 23 | ranked 3,050 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 6962 Viganello | Lugano | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 85.4% | 70.3% | 56.2% | ranked 4 of 23 | ranked 66 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.3% | 7.6% | 16.2% | ranked 9 of 23 | ranked 2,055 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 0.9% | 8.2% | 13.5% | ranked 17 of 23 | ranked 3,083 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 2.1% | 1.3% | 5.6% | ranked 2 of 23 | ranked 1,091 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 6962 Viganello | Lugano | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 43.7% | 43.9% | 29.8% | ranked 3 of 18 | ranked 76 of 2,040 |
Where is 6962 Viganello?
Other postcode areas in Lugano
- 6900 Lugano37,615 residents
- 6963 Pregassona9,464 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 6962 Viganello
- 6974 Aldesago398 residents
- 6977 Ruvigliana927 residents
- 6963 Pregassona9,464 residents
- 6976 Castagnola1,012 residents
- 6900 Lugano37,615 residents
- 6979 Brè sopra Lugano360 residents
Previous in alphabetical order: 6959 Cimadera
Next in alphabetical order: 6963 Pregassona
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 6962 Viganello (Lugano)?
6962 Viganello has 6,454 residents in 2025. It covers 1.2 km², or 5,470 people per km².
Where is 6962 Viganello?
6962 Viganello (postcode area) is part of Lugano, in Ticino.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 6962 Viganello?
Share of foreign nationals: 43.7% (2025), ranked 76 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 6962 Viganello?
Dwellings: 4,408 (2026), ranked 260 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.