6818 Melano (Val Mara): key figures
6818 Melano (postcode area in Val Mara) has 1,489 residents in 2025 across 5.4 km², or 278 people per km². By population, 6818 Melano ranks No. 1 of 3 postcode areas in Val Mara. Population: +2.5% between 2015 and 2025.
- 1,489 residents
- 5.4 km²
- 278 people/km²
6818 Melano in numbers
Key points
By population, 6818 Melano ranks No. 1 of 3 postcode areas in Val Mara.
Nationally, 6818 Melano ranks No. 1,282 of 2,275 postcode areas.
Population of 6818 Melano over time
6818 Melano had 1,453 residents in 2015 and 1,489 in 2025.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2015 | 1,453 |
| 2020 | 1,455 |
| 2023 | 1,463 |
| 2025 | 1,489 |
All indicators for 6818 Melano
Next to the value for 6818 Melano: all postcode areas of Val Mara, then of the whole country (totals for counts, weighted averages for rates).
Housing
| Indicator | 6818 Melano | Val Mara | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dwellings (2026) | 886 | – | – | ranked 1 of 3 | ranked 1,259 of 3,164 | |
| Residential buildings (2026) | 414 | – | – | ranked 1 of 3 | ranked 1,394 of 3,160 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built before 1946 (2026) | 30.4% | 31.3% | 23.2% | ranked 2 of 3 | ranked 1,412 of 3,164 | |
| Dwellings in buildings built since 2001 (2026) | 20.3% | 15.1% | 23.6% | ranked 1 of 3 | ranked 1,707 of 3,164 | |
| Share of detached houses among residential buildings (2026) | 62.8% | 64.9% | 63.5% | ranked 2 of 3 | ranked 2,188 of 3,160 |
Energy
| Indicator | 6818 Melano | Val Mara | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oil or gas heating systems (2026) | 55.9% | 60.1% | 56.2% | ranked 2 of 3 | ranked 1,212 of 3,160 | |
| Heat pumps as main heating (2026) | 24.6% | 16.8% | 16.2% | ranked 1 of 3 | ranked 614 of 3,160 | |
| Wood heating systems (2026) | 7.0% | 6.8% | 13.5% | ranked 2 of 3 | ranked 2,379 of 3,160 | |
| District heating (2026) | 0.9% | 0.5% | 5.6% | ranked 1 of 3 | ranked 1,530 of 3,160 |
Society
| Indicator | 6818 Melano | Val Mara | Switzerland | Position? | Rank in the area | Rank in the country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share of foreign nationals (2025) | 32.8% | 35.6% | 29.8% | ranked 2 of 2 | ranked 327 of 2,040 |
Where is 6818 Melano?
Other postcode areas in Val Mara
Postcode areas near 6818 Melano
- 6821 Rovio804 residents
- 6817 Maroggia741 residents
- 6825 CapolagoMendrisio
- 6826 Riva San VitaleRiva San Vitale
- 6816 BissoneBissone
- 6827 Brusino ArsizioBrusino Arsizio
Previous in alphabetical order: 6817 Maroggia
Next in alphabetical order: 6821 Rovio
Frequently asked questions
What is the population of 6818 Melano (Val Mara)?
6818 Melano has 1,489 residents in 2025. It covers 5.4 km², or 278 people per km².
Where is 6818 Melano?
6818 Melano (postcode area) is part of Val Mara, in Ticino.
What is the value of “Share of foreign nationals” in 6818 Melano?
Share of foreign nationals: 32.8% (2025), ranked 327 of 2,040 postcode areas in the country.
What is the value of “Dwellings” in 6818 Melano?
Dwellings: 886 (2026), ranked 1,259 of 3,164 postcode areas in the country.