Torricella-Taverne: population and statistics
Torricella-Taverne has a population of 3,128 (2025) across 5.2 km², or 596 people per km². It ranks 700 of 2,115 municipalities by population. Its population is growing: +1.8% between 2015 and 2025.
- 3,128 residents
- 5.2 km²
- 596 people/km²
- 590 m
Key points
Among the 100 municipalities in Ticino, Torricella-Taverne ranks No. 28 by population.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: 8.6% in Torricella-Taverne, compared with an average of 20.3% in Ticino and 22.4% nationally.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: 99.4 in Torricella-Taverne, compared with an average of 117.1 in Ticino and 83.6 nationally.
A 1 kWp solar panel tilted at 40° generates about 1,277 kWh a year here.
Torricella-Taverne in numbers
Where is Torricella-Taverne?
Population of Torricella-Taverne over time
Torricella-Taverne had 3,072 residents in 2015 and 3,128 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2020 | 3,072 |
| 2021 | 3,085 |
| 2022 | 3,080 |
| 2023 | 3,089 |
| 2024 | 3,087 |
| 2025 | 3,128 |
Did you know?
- “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946”: lower than in 92% of municipalities.
- Its area is roughly equal to 735 football pitches.
- Its population density is 2.6 times the national average.
- The nearest municipality is Bedano, 1.9 km away.
- The nearest more populous municipality is Capriasca (6,702 residents), 3.9 km away.
- A 4 kWp rooftop solar system here would generate about 5,108 kWh a year, roughly what an average household uses.
All indicators for Torricella-Taverne
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 | Torricella-Taverne | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of people aged 65 and over (2025) | 22.9% | 24.3% | 20.7% | ranked 546 of 1,811 |
Housing
| Indicator | Torricella-Taverne | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 1,563 | 260,627 | 4,927,050 | ranked 756 of 2,108 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 8.6% | 20.3% | 23.3% | ranked 1,663 of 1,806 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 18.0% | 20.4% | 25.3% | ranked 1,370 of 1,806 | |
| Share of single-family houses among residential buildings (2026) | 68.3% | 62.1% | 69.5% | ranked 973 of 1,806 |
Energy
| Indicator | Torricella-Taverne | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 68.5% | 59.8% | 53.5% | ranked 405 of 1,806 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 18.9% | 12.4% | 13.7% | ranked 610 of 1,806 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 5.0% | 11.5% | 12.4% | ranked 1,448 of 1,806 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.1% | 1.2% | 1.4% | ranked 1,474 of 1,806 | |
| Photovoltaic installations (2026) | 192 | 16,017 | 329,600 | ranked 551 of 2,108 | |
| Installed photovoltaic capacity per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 1,043 kW | 915.9 kW | 1,134 kW | ranked 1,034 of 1,806 | |
| Rooftop solar electricity potential (2026) | 33.1 GWh/year | 3,370 GWh/year | 64,783 GWh/year | ranked 608 of 2,114 | |
| Rooftop solar potential per inhabitant (2026) | 10,569 kWh/inh. | 9,438 kWh/inh. | 9,356 kWh/inh. | ranked 711 of 1,810 |
Economy
| Indicator | Torricella-Taverne | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Establishments (2024) | 311 | 40,256 | 728,011 | ranked 488 of 2,112 | |
| Entities listed in the commercial register (2026) | 311 | 42,118 | 762,757 | ranked 491 of 2,115 | |
| Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants (2026) | 99.4 | 117.1 | 64.9 | ranked 204 of 1,811 | |
| Share of limited companies (AG, GmbH) among registered entities (2026) | 73.3% | 72.1% | 65.7% | ranked 291 of 1,808 | |
| Share of sole proprietorships among registered entities (2026) | 21.9% | 23.0% | 29.0% | ranked 1,485 of 1,808 |
Employment
| Indicator | Torricella-Taverne | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jobs (2024) | 1,786 | 249,351 | 5,679,518 | ranked 524 of 2,111 | |
| Jobs per 1,000 inhabitants (2024) | 571.0 | 698.3 | 362.9 | ranked 355 of 1,810 | |
| Share of jobs in services (2024) | 55.7% | 78.3% | 63.6% | ranked 1,171 of 1,804 | |
| Share of jobs in industry and construction (2024) | 41.8% | 20.2% | 24.2% | ranked 262 of 1,776 |
Society
| Indicator | Torricella-Taverne | Ticino | National | Position? | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 27.3% | 29.8% | 18.9% | ranked 417 of 1,811 |
Sunshine and temperatures: Torricella-Taverne
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of Torricella-Taverne?
Torricella-Taverne has 3,128 residents (2025), ranking 700 of 2,115 municipalities.
How big is Torricella-Taverne?
Torricella-Taverne covers 5.2 km², with a density of 596 people per km².
Is the population of Torricella-Taverne growing?
Between 2015 and 2025, the population of Torricella-Taverne went from 3,072 to 3,128, a change of +1.8%.
Where is Torricella-Taverne?
Torricella-Taverne is in Ticino. It belongs to Distretto di Lugano (district). Latitude 46.067, longitude 8.917.
Dwellings in buildings built before 1946: what is the figure for Torricella-Taverne?
In Torricella-Taverne, “Dwellings in buildings built before 1946” stands at 8.6% (2026), ranking 1,663 of 1,806 municipalities; the national median is 23.3%.
Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants: what is the figure for Torricella-Taverne?
In Torricella-Taverne, “Entities in the commercial register per 1,000 inhabitants” stands at 99.4 (2026), ranking 204 of 1,811 municipalities; the national median is 64.9.
How much electricity does a solar panel produce in Torricella-Taverne?
In Torricella-Taverne, a 1 kWp south-facing system tilted at 40° produces about 1,277 kWh a year.
Which municipalities border Torricella-Taverne?
The nearest to Torricella-Taverne are Bedano (1.9 km), Gravesano (1.9 km), Lamone (2.3 km), Ponte Capriasca (2.6 km), Origlio (3.2 km).