Ronco sopra Ascona: population and statistics
Ronco sopra Ascona has a population of 516 (2025) across 5.0 km², or 103 people per km². It ranks 1,794 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is falling: −17.3% between 2015 and 2025.
- 516 residents
- 5.0 km²
- 103 people/km²
- 191 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Ronco sopra Ascona ranks No. 84 by population.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 42.4% in Ronco sopra Ascona, compared with an average of 24.3% in Ticino and 19.8% nationally.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: 4.2% in Ronco sopra Ascona, compared with an average of 20.4% in Ticino and 24.6% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 41° generates about 1,312 kWh a year here.
Ronco sopra Ascona in numbers
Where is Ronco sopra Ascona?
Population of Ronco sopra Ascona over time
Ronco sopra Ascona had 624 residents in 2015 and 516 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 550 |
| 2021 | 542 |
| 2022 | 538 |
| 2023 | 524 |
| 2024 | 522 |
| 2025 | 516 |
Did you know?
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”: lower than in 99% of municipalities.
- “Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant”: higher than in 99% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 700 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.3 times lower than the national average.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Brissago (1,577 residents), 3.2 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,248 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Ronco sopra Ascona
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 | Ronco sopra Ascona | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 42.4% | 24.3% | 20.7% | ranked 3 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Ronco sopra Ascona | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,309 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 869 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 25.7% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ranked 770 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 4.2% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,793 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 73.9% | 62.1% | 69.5% | ranked 615 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Ronco sopra Ascona | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 36.7% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,467 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 15.3% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ranked 812 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 17.6% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ranked 646 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,367 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 124 | 16,017 | 329,600 | ranked 891 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 2,994 kW | 915.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 46 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 13.6 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 1,316 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 26,395 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 25 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Ronco sopra Ascona | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 66 | 40,256 | 728,011 | ranked 1,543 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 51 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 1,574 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 98.8 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ranked 207 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 60.8% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ranked 1,324 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 37.3% | 23.0% | 29.0% | ranked 267 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Ronco sopra Ascona | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 158 | 249,351 | 5,679,518 | ranked 1,730 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 306.2 | 698.3 | 362.9 | ranked 1,140 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 56.3% | 78.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,152 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 41.1% | 20.2% | 24.2% | ranked 277 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Ronco sopra Ascona | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 26.4% | 29.8% | 18.9% | ranked 462 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Ronco sopra Ascona
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Ronco sopra Ascona?
Ronco sopra Ascona has 516 residents (2025), ranking 1,794 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Ronco sopra Ascona?
Ronco sopra Ascona covers 5.0 km², with a density of 103 people per km².
Is the population of Ronco sopra Ascona growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Ronco sopra Ascona went from 624 to 516, a change of −17.3%.
Where is Ronco sopra Ascona?
Ronco sopra Ascona is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Locarno (district). Latitude 46.133, longitude 8.733.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Ronco sopra Ascona?
In Ronco sopra Ascona, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 42.4% (2025), ranking 3 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
Dwellings in buildings built since 2001: what is the figure for Ronco sopra Ascona?
In Ronco sopra Ascona, “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001” stands at 4.2% (2026), ranking 1,793 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 25.3%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Ronco sopra Ascona?
In Ronco sopra Ascona, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 41° produces about 1,312 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Ronco sopra Ascona?
The nearest to Ronco sopra Ascona are Brissago (3.2 km), Ascona (3.2 km), Losone (4.0 km), Terre di Pedemonte (5.6 km), Locarno (6.3 km).