Avegno, Switzerland facts for kids
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 Avegno
Location in Switzerland
Avegno
Location in Canton of Ticino
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Ticino | |
| District | Vallemaggia | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 8.13 km2 (3.14 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 293 m (961 ft) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 540 | |
| • Density | 66.4/km2 (172.0/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
6670
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| Surrounded by | Brione sopra Minusio, Gordevio, Locarno, Maggia, Mergoscia, Minusio, Orselina, Tegna, Verscio | |
Avegno was a municipality of the district of Vallemaggia in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. On 20 April 2008, Avegno and Gordevio merged to form the new municipality of Avegno Gordevio.
In 1982, the Swiss Heritage Society gave the Wakker Prize to Avegno for the saving of its historical buildings.
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