Ponte Capriasca: population and statistics
Ponte Capriasca has a population of 1,965 (2025) across 6.2 km², or 317 people per km². It ranks 978 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +4.7% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,965 residents
- 6.2 km²
- 317 people/km²
- 477 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Ponte Capriasca ranks No. 47 by population.
District heating: 0.0% in Ponte Capriasca, compared with an average of 1.2% in Ticino and 7.3% nationally.
Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants: 113.5 in Ponte Capriasca, compared with an average of 698.3 in Ticino and 622.5 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,366 kWh a year here.
Ponte Capriasca in numbers
Where is Ponte Capriasca?
Population of Ponte Capriasca over time
Ponte Capriasca had 1,876 residents in 2015 and 1,965 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 1,871 |
| 2021 | 1,900 |
| 2022 | 1,922 |
| 2023 | 1,926 |
| 2024 | 1,958 |
| 2025 | 1,965 |
Did you know?
- “District heating”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants”: lower than in 96% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 868 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Capriasca (6,702 residents), 1.3 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,464 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Ponte Capriasca
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 | Ponte Capriasca | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 20.6% | 24.3% | 20.7% | ranked 924 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ponte Capriasca | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,026 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 1,028 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 14.1% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ranked 1,400 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 21.4% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,160 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 76.4% | 62.1% | 69.5% | ranked 451 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ponte Capriasca | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 54.9% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ranked 868 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 21.0% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ranked 521 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.4% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,406 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,506 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 122 | 16,017 | 329,600 | ranked 909 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 810.1 kW | 915.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,353 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 13.0 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,350 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 6,631 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,443 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ponte Capriasca | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 113 | 40,256 | 728,011 | ranked 1,157 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 80 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 1,310 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 40.7 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ranked 1,746 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 61.2% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ranked 1,286 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 37.5% | 23.0% | 29.0% | ranked 255 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ponte Capriasca | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 223 | 249,351 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,570 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 113.5 | 698.3 | 362.9 | ranked 1,790 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 83.9% | 78.3% | 63.6% | ranked 217 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 9.9% | 20.2% | 24.2% | ranked 1,553 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Ponte Capriasca | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 16.9% | 29.8% | 18.9% | ranked 1,070 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Ponte Capriasca
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ponte Capriasca?
Ponte Capriasca has 1,965 residents (2025), ranking 978 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Ponte Capriasca?
Ponte Capriasca covers 6.2 km², with a density of 317 people per km².
Is the population of Ponte Capriasca growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ponte Capriasca went from 1,876 to 1,965, a change of +4.7%.
Where is Ponte Capriasca?
Ponte Capriasca is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Lugano (district). Latitude 46.067, longitude 8.950.
District heating: what is the figure for Ponte Capriasca?
In Ponte Capriasca, “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 Ponte Capriasca?
In Ponte Capriasca, “Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 113.5 (2024), ranking 1,790 of 1,810 municipalities; the national median is 362.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ponte Capriasca?
In Ponte Capriasca, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,366 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ponte Capriasca?
The nearest to Ponte Capriasca are Capriasca (1.3 km), Origlio (1.9 km), Lamone (2.3 km), Torricella-Taverne (2.6 km), Bedano (3.2 km).