6598 Tenero (Tenero-Contra): key figures
6598 Tenero (postcode area in Tenero-Contra) has 2,937 residents in 2025 across 3.4 km², or 861 people per km². By population, 6598 Tenero ranks No. 1 of 2 postcode areas in Tenero-Contra. Population: +21.2% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,937 residents
- 3.4 km²
- 861 people/km²
6598 Tenero in numbers
Key points
By population, 6598 Tenero ranks No. 1 of 2 postcode areas in Tenero-Contra.
Nationally, 6598 Tenero ranks No. 789 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 6598 Tenero over time
6598 Tenero had 2,423 residents in 2015 and 2,937 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 2,423 |
| 2020 | 2,718 |
| 2023 | 2,917 |
| 2025 | 2,937 |
All indicators for 6598 Tenero
Next to the value for 6598 Tenero: all postcode areas of Tenero-Contra, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 6598 Tenero | Tenero-Contra | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,767 | – | – | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 705 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 334 | – | – | ranked 2 of 2 | ranked 1,677 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 5.1% | 7.4% | 23.2% | ranked 2 of 2 | ranked 3,096 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 44.6% | 40.3% | 23.6% | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 93 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 49.1% | 65.9% | 63.5% | ranked 2 of 2 | ranked 2,834 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 6598 Tenero | Tenero-Contra | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 51.8% | 43.9% | 56.2% | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 1,436 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 23.2% | 22.7% | 16.2% | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 699 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 7.9% | 10.5% | 13.5% | ranked 2 of 2 | ranked 2,281 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.9% | 0.4% | 5.6% | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 1,530 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 6598 Tenero | Tenero-Contra | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 28.2% | 28.2% | 29.8% | ranked 556 of 2,040 |
Where is 6598 Tenero?
Other postcode areas in Tenero-Contra
Postcode areas near 6598 Tenero
- 6646 Contra422 residents
- 6596 GordolaGordola
- 6648 MinusioMinusio
- 6645 Brione sopra MinusioBrione sopra Minusio
- 6595 RiazzinoLavertezzo
- 6647 MergosciaMergoscia
Next in alphabetical order: 6646 Contra
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 6598 Tenero (Tenero-Contra)?
6598 Tenero has 2,937 residents in 2025. It covers 3.4 km², or 861 people per km².
Where is 6598 Tenero?
6598 Tenero (postcode area) is part of Tenero-Contra, in Ticino.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 6598 Tenero?
Share of foreign nationals: 28.2% (2025), ranked 556 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 6598 Tenero?
Dwellings: 1,767 (2026), ranked 705 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.