6965 Cadro (Lugano): key figures
6965 Cadro (postcode area in Lugano) has 2,531 residents in 2025 across 4.4 km², or 571 people per km². By population, 6965 Cadro ranks No. 5 of 19 postcode areas in Lugano. Population: +8.0% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,531 residents
- 4.4 km²
- 571 people/km²
6965 Cadro in numbers
Key points
By population, 6965 Cadro ranks No. 5 of 19 postcode areas in Lugano.
Nationally, 6965 Cadro ranks No. 884 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 6965 Cadro over time
6965 Cadro had 2,344 residents in 2015 and 2,531 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,344 |
| 2020 | 2,577 |
| 2023 | 2,531 |
| 2025 | 2,531 |
All indicators for 6965 Cadro
Next to the value for 6965 Cadro: all postcode areas of Lugano, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 6965 Cadro | Lugano | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,382 | – | – | ranked 5 of 23 | ranked 899 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 698 | – | – | ranked 4 of 23 | ranked 799 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 18.0% | 14.0% | 23.2% | ranked 15 of 23 | ranked 2,302 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 26.8% | 18.9% | 23.6% | ranked 4 of 23 | ranked 1,085 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 66.5% | 54.6% | 63.5% | ranked 12 of 23 | ranked 1,892 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 6965 Cadro | Lugano | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 65.3% | 70.3% | 56.2% | ranked 14 of 23 | ranked 741 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 9.5% | 7.6% | 16.2% | ranked 7 of 23 | ranked 2,031 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.0% | 8.2% | 13.5% | ranked 10 of 23 | ranked 2,585 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 1.3% | 5.6% | ranked 10 of 23 | ranked 2,207 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 6965 Cadro | Lugano | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 24.1% | 43.9% | 29.8% | ranked 13 of 18 | ranked 803 of 2,040 |
Where is 6965 Cadro?
Other postcode areas in Lugano
- 6900 Lugano37,615 residents
- 6963 Pregassona9,464 residents
- 6962 Viganello6,454 residents
- 6932 Breganzona5,394 residents
- 6964 Davesco-Soragno1,595 residents
- 6912 Pazzallo1,491 residents
- 6918 Figino1,465 residents
- 6968 Sonvico1,087 residents
Postcode areas near 6965 Cadro
- 6967 Dino975 residents
- 6966 Villa Luganese576 residents
- 6964 Davesco-Soragno1,595 residents
- 6968 Sonvico1,087 residents
- 6963 Pregassona9,464 residents
- 6962 Viganello6,454 residents
Previous in alphabetical order: 6964 Davesco-Soragno
Next in alphabetical order: 6966 Villa Luganese
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 6965 Cadro (Lugano)?
6965 Cadro has 2,531 residents in 2025. It covers 4.4 km², or 571 people per km².
Where is 6965 Cadro?
6965 Cadro (postcode area) is part of Lugano, in Ticino.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 6965 Cadro?
Share of foreign nationals: 24.1% (2025), ranked 803 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 6965 Cadro?
Dwellings: 1,382 (2026), ranked 899 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.