Anzonico facts for kids

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Former municipality of Switzerland
Anzonico village
Coat of arms
Anzonico Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Anzonico Location in Canton of Ticino Show map of Canton of Ticino
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Ticino
District	Leventina
Area
• Total	10.6 km2 (4.1 sq mi)
Elevation	972 m (3,189 ft)
Population  (December 2004)
• Total	105
• Density	9.91/km2 (25.66/sq mi)
Postal code	6748
Surrounded by	Acquarossa, Cavagnago, Chironico, Faido, Giornico

Anzonico used to be a small town in the Leventina area of Ticino canton in Switzerland. On April 1, 2012, Anzonico joined with several other towns like Calpiogna and Cavagnago to become part of the larger town of Faido.

History of Anzonico

Early Beginnings

Anzonico was first mentioned in old records way back in 1226. By 1229, it was known as a Degagna. This means it was a group of farms linked to the bigger area of Giornico.

Church and Community Life

The town was part of the Giornico church area until 1602. That's when Anzonico got its own separate church community. The main church, St. John the Baptist, was first mentioned in 1404. Sadly, an avalanche destroyed the church and most of the town in 1667. But don't worry, it was rebuilt in 1670 in a safer spot.

Farming and Changes

People in Anzonico mostly made a living by farming and raising animals like sheep. Many also left temporarily to find work elsewhere. The sunny hillsides were perfect for growing grapes, and vineyards were common below 700 meters (about 2,300 feet). Starting around 1850, the number of people living in Anzonico began to drop. Many old traditional houses have since been turned into apartments.

Geography of Anzonico

Anzonico village

An aerial view from 1,200 meters (about 3,900 feet) in 1931.

Anzonico covers an area of about 10.61 square kilometers (4.1 square miles). A big part of this land, about 67.8%, is covered by forests. About 3.7% of the land is used for farming. Another 3.7% has buildings or roads on it. A small part, 0.4%, is rivers or lakes. The remaining 16.7% is land that isn't used for farming or building, like rocky areas.

The town is located in the Leventina district. It sits on the left side of the valley, close to the special loops of the Gotthard railway called the Biaschina Loops.

Anzonico's Coat of Arms

A coat of arms is like a special symbol for a town or family. Anzonico's coat of arms is blue with three silver V-shapes pointing upwards. At the very top, there's a red eight-pointed star.

People of Anzonico (Demographics)

Population Numbers

As of 2008, Anzonico had a population of 105 people. About 19.8% of these people were from other countries. Over ten years, from 1997 to 2007, the population decreased by about 10.3%.

Languages Spoken

Most people in Anzonico speak Italian, about 83.7% of the population. Other languages spoken include Portuguese and German, each by about 5.1% of the people.

Age Groups

Looking at the age groups in 2009:

• About 6.6% of the population were children aged 0 to 9 years old.
• There were no teenagers between 10 and 19.
• Adults aged 20 to 59 made up about 38% of the population.
• Senior citizens, aged 60 and above, made up about 55.7% of the population.

Homes and Households

In 2000, there were 48 private homes in Anzonico, with an average of 2 people living in each home. Most of the buildings, about 94.5%, were single-family homes. Many of the apartments in Anzonico, about 76.6%, were used seasonally, meaning people lived there only part of the year.

Population Changes Over Time

Here's how Anzonico's population has changed over the years:

Special Sights

The entire village of Anzonico is recognized as a special place. It's part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites. This means it has important historical or cultural value.

Economy of Anzonico

Jobs and Businesses

In 2005, about 16 people worked in the primary economic sector. This means they worked in things like farming. There were also 6 businesses in this sector. A few people worked in manufacturing (secondary sector) and services (tertiary sector). In total, 40 residents had jobs.

Commuting and Tourism

In 2000, no workers traveled into Anzonico for work. However, 25 workers from Anzonico traveled outside the town for their jobs. About 15% of working people used public transportation, and 50% used a private car. As of 2009, Anzonico had 2 hotels.

Religion in Anzonico

Based on the 2000 census, most people in Anzonico, about 83.7%, were Roman Catholic. A smaller number, about 4.1%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.

Education in Anzonico

Schooling Levels

In Anzonico, about 55.4% of adults (aged 25–64) have completed higher education. This includes either non-mandatory upper secondary education or further studies at a university or college.

Student Numbers

As of 2009, there were 5 students in Anzonico.

• There were no children in kindergarten.
• 1 student attended standard primary school.
• There were no students in lower secondary school.
• 2 students were in part-time vocational training. This prepares them for a trade or specific job.
• 2 students were in a professional program. This program helps them get jobs in fields like engineering or nursing.

In 2000, 7 residents went to schools outside of Anzonico.

See also

In Spanish: Anzonico para niños