Tenero-Contra: population and statistics
Tenero-Contra has a population of 3,417 (2025) across 4.5 km², or 764 people per km². It ranks 645 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +18.9% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,417 residents
- 4.5 km²
- 764 people/km²
- 258 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Tenero-Contra ranks No. 24 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 7.3% in Tenero-Contra, compared with an average of 20.3% in Ticino and 22.4% nationally.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 50.0 in Tenero-Contra, compared with an average of 117.1 in Ticino and 83.6 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 42° generates about 1,378 kWh a year here.
Tenero-Contra in numbers
Where is Tenero-Contra?
Population of Tenero-Contra over time
Tenero-Contra had 2,875 residents in 2015 and 3,417 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,201 |
| 2021 | 3,234 |
| 2022 | 3,244 |
| 2023 | 3,397 |
| 2024 | 3,393 |
| 2025 | 3,417 |
Did you know?
- Number 1 in Ticino for “Dwellings in buildings built since 2001”.
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 95% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 626 football pitches.
- Its population density is 3.3 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Gordola, 1.2 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Minusio (7,273 residents), 2.6 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,512 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Tenero-Contra
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 | Tenero-Contra | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 23.6% | 24.3% | 20.7% | ranked 434 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Tenero-Contra | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 2,224 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 543 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 7.3% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ranked 1,714 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 40.2% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ranked 145 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 65.5% | 62.1% | 69.5% | ranked 1,114 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Tenero-Contra | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 43.5% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,262 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 22.7% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ranked 448 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 10.6% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,016 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.4% | 1.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,292 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 166 | 16,017 | 329,600 | ranked 658 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,434 kW | 915.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 598 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 28.5 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 717 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 8,341 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 1,107 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Tenero-Contra | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 264 | 40,256 | 728,011 | ranked 581 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 171 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 831 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 50.0 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ranked 1,513 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 60.2% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ranked 1,362 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 35.7% | 23.0% | 29.0% | ranked 350 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Tenero-Contra | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,629 | 249,351 | 5,679,518 | ranked 572 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 476.7 | 698.3 | 362.9 | ranked 541 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 71.6% | 78.3% | 63.6% | ranked 599 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 27.1% | 20.2% | 24.2% | ranked 752 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Tenero-Contra | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 26.2% | 29.8% | 18.9% | ranked 471 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Tenero-Contra
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Tenero-Contra?
Tenero-Contra has 3,417 residents (2025), ranking 645 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Tenero-Contra?
Tenero-Contra covers 4.5 km², with a density of 764 people per km².
Is the population of Tenero-Contra growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Tenero-Contra went from 2,875 to 3,417, a change of +18.9%.
Where is Tenero-Contra?
Tenero-Contra is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Locarno (district). Latitude 46.183, longitude 8.850.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Tenero-Contra?
In Tenero-Contra, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 7.3% (2026), ranking 1,714 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Tenero-Contra?
In Tenero-Contra, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 50.0 (2026), ranking 1,513 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Tenero-Contra?
In Tenero-Contra, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 42° produces about 1,378 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Tenero-Contra?
The nearest to Tenero-Contra are Gordola (1.2 km), Brione sopra Minusio (2.6 km), Minusio (2.6 km), Lavertezzo (3.7 km), Mergoscia (3.7 km).