6646 Contra (Tenero-Contra): key figures
6646 Contra (postcode area in Tenero-Contra) has 422 residents in 2025 across 2.0 km², or 212 people per km². By population, 6646 Contra ranks No. 2 of 2 postcode areas in Tenero-Contra. Population: +6.6% between 2015 and 2025.
- 422 residents
- 2.0 km²
- 212 people/km²
6646 Contra in numbers
Key points
By population, 6646 Contra ranks No. 2 of 2 postcode areas in Tenero-Contra.
Nationally, 6646 Contra ranks No. 2,077 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 6646 Contra over time
6646 Contra had 396 residents in 2015 and 422 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 396 |
| 2020 | 410 |
| 2023 | 409 |
| 2025 | 422 |
All indicators for 6646 Contra
Next to the value for 6646 Contra: all postcode areas of Tenero-Contra, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 6646 Contra | Tenero-Contra | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 466 | – | – | ranked 2 of 2 | ranked 1,978 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 340 | – | – | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 1,661 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 15.9% | 7.4% | 23.2% | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 2,477 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 23.8% | 40.3% | 23.6% | ranked 2 of 2 | ranked 1,356 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 82.4% | 65.9% | 63.5% | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 347 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 6646 Contra | Tenero-Contra | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 36.1% | 43.9% | 56.2% | ranked 2 of 2 | ranked 2,273 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 22.3% | 22.7% | 16.2% | ranked 2 of 2 | ranked 759 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 13.0% | 10.5% | 13.5% | ranked 1 of 2 | ranked 1,803 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.0% | 0.4% | 5.6% | ranked 2 of 2 | ranked 2,207 of 3,160 |
Where is 6646 Contra?
Other postcode areas in Tenero-Contra
Postcode areas near 6646 Contra
- 6598 Tenero2,937 residents
- 6645 Brione sopra MinusioBrione sopra Minusio
- 6596 GordolaGordola
- 6648 MinusioMinusio
- 6647 MergosciaMergoscia
- 6644 OrselinaOrselina
Previous in alphabetical order: 6598 Tenero
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 6646 Contra (Tenero-Contra)?
6646 Contra has 422 residents in 2025. It covers 2.0 km², or 212 people per km².
Where is 6646 Contra?
6646 Contra (postcode area) is part of Tenero-Contra, in Ticino.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 6646 Contra?
Dwellings: 466 (2026), ranked 1,978 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Residential buildings” in 6646 Contra?
Residential buildings: 340 (2026), ranked 1,661 of 3,160 postcode areas in the country.