Bedano facts for kids

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Country	Switzerland
Canton	Ticino
District	Lugano
Area
• Total	1.87 km2 (0.72 sq mi)
Elevation	387 m (1,270 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	1,538
• Density	822.5/km2 (2,130/sq mi)
Postal code	6930
Surrounded by	Alto Malcantone, Gravesano, Lamone, Torricella-Taverne

Bedano is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Ticino region of Switzerland. It's part of the Lugano district. Bedano is known for its beautiful natural surroundings and its interesting history.

Discovering Bedano's Past

Bedano has a long and interesting history.

Early Times and Old Buildings

During the Middle Ages, Bedano was managed by the monastery of S. Ambrogio in Milan. The Bishop of Como also had the right to collect a special tax called a tithe here.

Bedano is part of the parish of Gravesano. You can find two old chapels in the village. The Chapel of Santa Maria was first built in 1365 and later rebuilt before 1636. The S. Rocco chapel dates back to the 16th century.

Mysterious Castle and Famous Families

North of Bedano, you can find the ruins of a small castle. It might have belonged to a powerful family called the Rusca family. When Switzerland was a confederacy, Bedano was part of the Lugano district.

At times, many people from Bedano moved away because life was tough. Bedano is the original home of the Albertolli family, who were famous artists and architects, including Giocondo Albertolli.

Modern Growth and Industry

Like other areas in the Vedeggio valley, Bedano has seen a lot of industrial growth recently. This growth has been helped by a freight train station located nearby in Bioggio.

Bedano's Geography and Nature

Bedano covers an area of about 1.87 square kilometers (0.72 square miles).

Land Use in Bedano

A good part of Bedano's land, about 29.4%, is used for farming. Forests cover a large portion, around 53.5% of the area. About 27.8% of the land has buildings or roads on it.

A small amount, 3.2%, is made up of rivers or lakes. The remaining 1.6% is land that isn't used for anything.

Where Bedano is Located

The municipality is in the Lugano district. It sits on the right side of the Vedeggio river. The old part of the village is on the historic road that connects Ponte Tresa to the Monte Ceneri Pass.

Bedano's Coat of Arms

The coat of arms for Bedano shows a green fir tree. It stands on a green base, all on a silver background. This design is called Argent a fir tree vert trunked and fructed proper issuant from a base of the second.

People and Population of Bedano

Bedano has a population of about 1,425 people (as of 2023).

Population Changes and Languages

Around 17.8% of the people living in Bedano are foreign nationals. Over the last ten years (1997–2007), the population grew by 27%.

Most people in Bedano speak Italian (88.1%). German is the second most common language (7.4%), followed by French (1.3%).

Age Groups in Bedano

Here's a look at the different age groups in Bedano (as of 2009):

• Children (0-9 years old): 11.7% of the population.
• Teenagers (10-19 years old): 11.9% of the population.
• Young Adults (20-29 years old): 8.5% of the population.
• Adults (30-39 years old): 14.8% of the population.
• Adults (40-49 years old): 18.7% of the population.
• Adults (50-59 years old): 11.5% of the population.
• Seniors (60-69 years old): 11.8% of the population.
• Seniors (70-79 years old): 6.8% of the population.
• Seniors (over 80 years old): 4.3% of the population.

Homes and Households

In 2000, there were 441 private homes in Bedano. On average, about 2.5 people lived in each home. Most buildings (71.4%) were single-family homes.

The number of empty homes in Bedano was very low, at 0.58% in 2008. Most apartments (93.6%) were lived in all the time.

Historical Population Growth

The table below shows how Bedano's population has changed over many years:

Bedano's Economy and Jobs

In 2007, the unemployment rate in Bedano was 3.14%.

Types of Jobs

People in Bedano work in different areas:

• Primary sector: About 25 people work in farming or similar jobs. There are 5 businesses in this area.
• Secondary sector: About 607 people work in manufacturing or construction. There are 45 businesses in this area.
• Tertiary sector: About 521 people work in services, like shops, offices, or hotels. There are 46 businesses in this area.

About 41% of the people working in Bedano are women.

Commuting and Travel

Many people travel to Bedano for work. In 2000, about 1,193 workers came into the municipality, while 455 left to work elsewhere. This means Bedano has more jobs than local workers.

About 10.5% of workers use public transportation to get to work. Most people, 66.4%, use a private car.

Tourism

As of 2009, there was one hotel in Bedano, offering places for visitors to stay.

Religion in Bedano

Based on the 2000 census, most people in Bedano are Roman Catholic (80.9%). About 7.9% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. A smaller number of people belong to other churches or did not state their religion.

Education in Bedano

Switzerland is known for its good education system. In Bedano, about 76.1% of adults (aged 25-64) have completed higher education or special training.

Schools in Bedano

In 2009, Bedano had a total of 273 students.

• Kindergarten: The Ticino education system offers up to three years of non-required kindergarten. In Bedano, 45 children were in kindergarten.
• Primary School: This program lasts five years. 83 students attended standard primary schools, and 4 attended a special school.
• Lower Secondary School: Students can choose between a two-year middle school followed by a two-year apprenticeship preparation, or a four-year program for higher education. 59 students were in middle school, and 30 were in the advanced program.

Upper Secondary and Vocational Training

After lower secondary school, students can prepare for a trade or university.

• Vocational Students: 19 students attended vocational school full-time, and 28 attended part-time.
• Professional Program: This three-year program prepares students for jobs in fields like engineering or nursing. 4 students were in this program.

In 2000, 185 students from Bedano went to schools outside the municipality.

Transportation in Bedano

Bedano is served by the Taverne-Torricella train station. This station is located right on the border with the nearby towns of Lamone and Torricella-Taverne. The station is part of the important Gotthard railway line.

See also

In Spanish: Bedano para niños