Mezzovico-Vira: population and statistics
Mezzovico-Vira has a population of 1,418 (2025) across 10.2 km², or 139 people per km². It ranks 1,214 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.4% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,418 residents
- 10.2 km²
- 139 people/km²
- 679 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Mezzovico-Vira ranks No. 65 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Mezzovico-Vira, compared with an average of 1.2% in Ticino and 7.3% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 2,244 in Mezzovico-Vira, compared with an average of 698.3 in Ticino and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,309 kWh a year here.
Mezzovico-Vira in numbers
Where is Mezzovico-Vira?
Population of Mezzovico-Vira over time
Mezzovico-Vira had 1,358 residents in 2015 and 1,418 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,387 |
| 2021 | 1,374 |
| 2022 | 1,382 |
| 2023 | 1,368 |
| 2024 | 1,389 |
| 2025 | 1,418 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Ticino for “Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants”.
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,429 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Monteceneri (4,746 residents), 2.8 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,236 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Mezzovico-Vira
Value for the municipality, then the regional average and the national median (for counts: regional and national totals). The gauge places the municipality between the lowest and highest value in the country.
Population
| Indicator | Mezzovico-Vira | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 16.9% | 24.3% | 20.7% | ranked 1,539 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Mezzovico-Vira | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 738 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,235 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 33.3% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ranked 474 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 20.9% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,189 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 81.2% | 62.1% | 69.5% | ranked 174 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Mezzovico-Vira | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 47.2% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,138 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 16.8% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ranked 735 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 16.8% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ranked 678 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 140 | 16,017 | 329,600 | ranked 786 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 3,663 kW | 915.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 21 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 27.2 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 761 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 19,175 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 107 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Mezzovico-Vira | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 267 | 40,256 | 728,011 | ranked 574 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 332 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 452 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 234.1 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ranked 14 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 83.4% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ranked 26 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 12.3% | 23.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,782 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Mezzovico-Vira | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 3,182 | 249,351 | 5,679,518 | ranked 311 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 2,244 | 698.3 | 362.9 | ranked 6 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 39.9% | 78.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,601 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 59.6% | 20.2% | 24.2% | ranked 50 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Mezzovico-Vira | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 15.9% | 29.8% | 18.9% | ranked 1,126 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Mezzovico-Vira
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Mezzovico-Vira?
Mezzovico-Vira has 1,418 residents (2025), ranking 1,214 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Mezzovico-Vira?
Mezzovico-Vira covers 10.2 km², with a density of 139 people per km².
Is the population of Mezzovico-Vira growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Mezzovico-Vira went from 1,358 to 1,418, a change of +4.4%.
Where is Mezzovico-Vira?
Mezzovico-Vira is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Lugano (district). Latitude 46.100, longitude 8.917.
District heating: what is the figure for Mezzovico-Vira?
In Mezzovico-Vira, “District heating” stands at 0.0% (2026), ranking 1,506 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 1.4%.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Mezzovico-Vira?
In Mezzovico-Vira, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 2,244 (2024), ranking 6 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Mezzovico-Vira?
In Mezzovico-Vira, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,309 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Mezzovico-Vira?
The nearest to Mezzovico-Vira are Monteceneri (2.8 km), Torricella-Taverne (3.7 km), Ponte Capriasca (4.5 km), Capriasca (5.3 km), Bedano (5.6 km).