Postcode area · Lugano · Ticino
6978 Gandria (Lugano): key figures
6978 Gandria (postcode area in Lugano): key figures and indicators.
- 2.8 km²
6978 Gandria in numbers
Area
2.8km²
ranked 2,776 of 3,168
Share of foreign nationals
32.6%
ranked 332 of 2,040
Dwellings
216
ranked 2,698 of 3,164
Residential buildings
111
ranked 2,847 of 3,160
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946
67.6%
ranked 116 of 3,164
All indicators for 6978 Gandria
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Housing
| Indicator | 6978 Gandria | Lugano | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 216 | – | – | ranked 22 of 23 | ranked 2,698 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 111 | – | – | ranked 23 of 23 | ranked 2,847 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 67.6% | 14.0% | 23.2% | ranked 1 of 23 | ranked 116 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 2.8% | 18.9% | 23.6% | ranked 22 of 23 | ranked 3,054 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 58.6% | 54.6% | 63.5% | ranked 15 of 23 | ranked 2,450 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 6978 Gandria | Lugano | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 41.7% | 70.3% | 56.2% | ranked 20 of 23 | ranked 1,995 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 7.3% | 7.6% | 16.2% | ranked 13 of 23 | ranked 2,366 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.2% | 8.2% | 13.5% | ranked 9 of 23 | ranked 2,556 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 1.3% | 5.6% | ranked 10 of 23 | ranked 2,207 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 6978 Gandria | Lugano | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 32.6% | 43.9% | 29.8% | ranked 9 of 18 | ranked 332 of 2,040 |
Where is 6978 Gandria?
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 6978 Gandria
- 6979 Brè sopra Lugano360 residents
- 6976 Castagnola1,012 residents
- 6974 Aldesago398 residents
- 6977 Ruvigliana927 residents
- 6962 Viganello6,454 residents
- 6823 Pugerna
Previous in alphabetical order: 6977 Ruvigliana
Next in alphabetical order: 6979 Brè sopra Lugano
Frequently asked questions
Where is 6978 Gandria?
6978 Gandria (postcode area) is part of Lugano, in Ticino.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 6978 Gandria?
Share of foreign nationals: 32.6% (2025), ranked 332 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 6978 Gandria?
Dwellings: 216 (2026), ranked 2,698 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.