Aquila, Switzerland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Aquila
Former municipality of Switzerland
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Aquila Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Aquila Location in Canton of Ticino Show map of Canton of Ticino
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Ticino
District	Blenio
Municipality	Blenio
Area
• Total	63.00 km2 (24.32 sq mi)
Elevation	782 m (2,566 ft)
Population
• Total	528
• Density	8.381/km2 (21.707/sq mi)
Postal code	6719
Surrounded by	Acquarossa, Ghirone, Hinterrhein (GR), Malvaglia, Medel (Lucmagn) (GR), Olivone, Torre, Vals (GR), Vrin (GR)

Aquila was once a small town, known as a 'municipality,' located in the Blenio district. This area is part of the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.

In 2005, officials decided that Aquila would join with some nearby towns. These towns were Campo Blenio, Ghirone, Olivone, and Torre. They all came together to form a new, bigger municipality called Blenio. This change officially happened on October 22, 2006.

An aerial view of Aquila taken in 1953.

Aquila's Population History

The number of people living in Aquila changed a lot over the years. This section shows how the population grew and shrank.

How Many People Lived in Aquila?

• In 1602, about 600 people lived in Aquila.
• By 1801, the population grew to 804 residents.
• Aquila reached its highest recorded population in 1850 with 1,040 people.
• After that, the population started to decrease.
• In 1900, there were 719 residents.
• By 1950, the number dropped to 627 people.
• In the year 2000, only 487 people lived in Aquila.

This information helps us understand how the town changed over time before it became part of Blenio.