6968 Sonvico (Lugano): key figures
6968 Sonvico (postcode area in Lugano) has 1,087 residents in 2025 across 10.1 km², or 107 people per km². By population, 6968 Sonvico ranks No. 9 of 19 postcode areas in Lugano. Population: +1.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,087 residents
- 10.1 km²
- 107 people/km²
6968 Sonvico in numbers
Key points
By population, 6968 Sonvico ranks No. 9 of 19 postcode areas in Lugano.
Nationally, 6968 Sonvico ranks No. 1,535 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 6968 Sonvico over time
6968 Sonvico had 1,070 residents in 2015 and 1,087 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,070 |
| 2020 | 1,078 |
| 2023 | 1,081 |
| 2025 | 1,087 |
All indicators for 6968 Sonvico
Next to the value for 6968 Sonvico: all postcode areas of Lugano, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 6968 Sonvico | Lugano | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 849 | – | – | ranked 10 of 23 | ranked 1,305 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 632 | – | – | ranked 6 of 23 | ranked 899 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 33.3% | 14.0% | 23.2% | ranked 8 of 23 | ranked 1,252 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 9.2% | 18.9% | 23.6% | ranked 17 of 23 | ranked 2,626 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 78.3% | 54.6% | 63.5% | ranked 6 of 23 | ranked 686 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 6968 Sonvico | Lugano | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 39.6% | 70.3% | 56.2% | ranked 21 of 23 | ranked 2,096 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.5% | 7.6% | 16.2% | ranked 16 of 23 | ranked 2,476 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 33.3% | 8.2% | 13.5% | ranked 3 of 23 | ranked 681 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 1.3% | 5.6% | ranked 10 of 23 | ranked 2,207 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 6968 Sonvico | Lugano | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 15.2% | 43.9% | 29.8% | ranked 17 of 18 | ranked 1,476 of 2,040 |
Where is 6968 Sonvico?
Other postcode areas in Lugano
- 6900 Lugano37,615 residents
- 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
Postcode areas near 6968 Sonvico
- 6966 Villa Luganese576 residents
- 6967 Dino975 residents
- 6965 Cadro2,531 residents
- 6964 Davesco-Soragno1,595 residents
- 6959 Cimadera
- 6963 Pregassona9,464 residents
Previous in alphabetical order: 6967 Dino
Next in alphabetical order: 6974 Aldesago
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 6968 Sonvico (Lugano)?
6968 Sonvico has 1,087 residents in 2025. It covers 10.1 km², or 107 people per km².
Where is 6968 Sonvico?
6968 Sonvico (postcode area) is part of Lugano, in Ticino.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 6968 Sonvico?
Share of foreign nationals: 15.2% (2025), ranked 1,476 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 6968 Sonvico?
Dwellings: 849 (2026), ranked 1,305 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.