Terre di Pedemonte: population and statistics
Terre di Pedemonte has a population of 2,646 (2025) across 11.6 km², or 228 people per km². It ranks 811 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.1% between 2015 and 2025.
- 2,646 residents
- 11.6 km²
- 228 people/km²
- 246 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Terre di Pedemonte ranks No. 38 by population.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: 46.5% in Terre di Pedemonte, compared with an average of 23.0% in Ticino and 26.1% nationally.
Share of people aged 65 and over: 26.9% in Terre di Pedemonte, compared with an average of 24.3% in Ticino and 19.8% nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,326 kWh a year here.
Terre di Pedemonte in numbers
Where is Terre di Pedemonte?
Population of Terre di Pedemonte over time
Terre di Pedemonte had 2,618 residents in 2015 and 2,646 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 2,627 |
| 2021 | 2,679 |
| 2022 | 2,694 |
| 2023 | 2,673 |
| 2024 | 2,685 |
| 2025 | 2,646 |
Did you know?
- “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities”: higher than in 98% of municipalities.
- “Share of people aged 65 and over”: higher than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 1,623 football pitches.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Losone (6,780 residents), 1.7 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,304 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Terre di Pedemonte
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 | Terre di Pedemonte | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 26.9% | 24.3% | 20.7% | ranked 141 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Terre di Pedemonte | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,856 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 647 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 31.3% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ranked 544 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 18.6% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,333 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 75.1% | 62.1% | 69.5% | ranked 536 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Terre di Pedemonte | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 36.5% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ranked 1,476 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 16.8% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ranked 735 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 19.3% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ranked 573 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,367 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 251 | 16,017 | 329,600 | ranked 366 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,047 kW | 915.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,031 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 26.0 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 800 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 9,834 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 820 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Terre di Pedemonte | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 222 | 40,256 | 728,011 | ranked 697 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 159 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 879 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 60.1 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ranked 1,109 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 49.1% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ranked 1,738 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 46.5% | 23.0% | 29.0% | ranked 45 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Terre di Pedemonte | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 718 | 249,351 | 5,679,518 | ranked 998 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 271.4 | 698.3 | 362.9 | ranked 1,286 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 69.2% | 78.3% | 63.6% | ranked 685 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 28.1% | 20.2% | 24.2% | ranked 705 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Terre di Pedemonte | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 12.2% | 29.8% | 18.9% | ranked 1,390 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Terre di Pedemonte
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Terre di Pedemonte?
Terre di Pedemonte has 2,646 residents (2025), ranking 811 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Terre di Pedemonte?
Terre di Pedemonte covers 11.6 km², with a density of 228 people per km².
Is the population of Terre di Pedemonte growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Terre di Pedemonte went from 2,618 to 2,646, a change of +1.1%.
Where is Terre di Pedemonte?
Terre di Pedemonte is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Locarno (district). Latitude 46.183, longitude 8.733.
Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities: what is the figure for Terre di Pedemonte?
In Terre di Pedemonte, “Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities” stands at 46.5% (2026), ranking 45 of 1,808 municipalities; the national median is 29.0%.
Share of people aged 65 and over: what is the figure for Terre di Pedemonte?
In Terre di Pedemonte, “Share of people aged 65 and over” stands at 26.9% (2025), ranking 141 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 20.7%.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Terre di Pedemonte?
In Terre di Pedemonte, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,326 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Terre di Pedemonte?
The nearest to Terre di Pedemonte are Losone (1.7 km), Avegno Gordevio (2.3 km), Ascona (4.5 km), Orselina (5.1 km), Locarno (5.4 km).