6976 Castagnola (Lugano): key figures
6976 Castagnola (postcode area in Lugano) has 1,012 residents in 2025 across 2.2 km², or 454 people per km². By population, 6976 Castagnola ranks No. 10 of 19 postcode areas in Lugano. Population: +1.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,012 residents
- 2.2 km²
- 454 people/km²
6976 Castagnola in numbers
Key points
By population, 6976 Castagnola ranks No. 10 of 19 postcode areas in Lugano.
Nationally, 6976 Castagnola ranks No. 1,599 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 6976 Castagnola over time
6976 Castagnola had 999 residents in 2015 and 1,012 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 999 |
| 2020 | 990 |
| 2023 | 1,000 |
| 2025 | 1,012 |
All indicators for 6976 Castagnola
Next to the value for 6976 Castagnola: all postcode areas of Lugano, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 6976 Castagnola | Lugano | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,072 | – | – | ranked 6 of 23 | ranked 1,077 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 288 | – | – | ranked 13 of 23 | ranked 1,891 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 21.8% | 14.0% | 23.2% | ranked 10 of 23 | ranked 1,999 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 6.2% | 18.9% | 23.6% | ranked 19 of 23 | ranked 2,857 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 50.3% | 54.6% | 63.5% | ranked 19 of 23 | ranked 2,799 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 6976 Castagnola | Lugano | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 82.8% | 70.3% | 56.2% | ranked 6 of 23 | ranked 112 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 6.7% | 7.6% | 16.2% | ranked 14 of 23 | ranked 2,450 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 0.4% | 8.2% | 13.5% | ranked 23 of 23 | ranked 3,138 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 1.3% | 5.6% | ranked 10 of 23 | ranked 2,207 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 6976 Castagnola | Lugano | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 50.2% | 43.9% | 29.8% | ranked 2 of 18 | ranked 18 of 2,040 |
Where is 6976 Castagnola?
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 6976 Castagnola
- 6977 Ruvigliana927 residents
- 6974 Aldesago398 residents
- 6962 Viganello6,454 residents
- 6979 Brè sopra Lugano360 residents
- 6978 Gandria
- 6823 Pugerna
Previous in alphabetical order: 6974 Aldesago
Next in alphabetical order: 6977 Ruvigliana
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 6976 Castagnola (Lugano)?
6976 Castagnola has 1,012 residents in 2025. It covers 2.2 km², or 454 people per km².
Where is 6976 Castagnola?
6976 Castagnola (postcode area) is part of Lugano, in Ticino.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 6976 Castagnola?
Share of foreign nationals: 50.2% (2025), ranked 18 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 6976 Castagnola?
Dwellings: 1,072 (2026), ranked 1,077 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.