Cademario facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cademario
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Parish church of Sant'Ambrogio in Cademario
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 Cademario
Location in Switzerland
Cademario
Location in Canton of Ticino
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Ticino | |
| District | Lugano | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 3.96 km2 (1.53 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 792 m (2,598 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 761 | |
| • Density | 192.2/km2 (497.7/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
6936
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| Surrounded by | Alto Malcantone, Aranno, Bioggio, Iseo | |
Cademario is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the Swiss canton of Ticino. It is part of the Lugano district.
A municipality is like a local government area. It's a town or a group of villages that manage their own local affairs. Cademario is one of these special places in Switzerland.
Where is Cademario?
Cademario is found in the canton of Ticino. A canton is like a state or a large region within Switzerland. Ticino is unique because it's the only canton where Italian is the official language.
The town is also part of the Lugano district. A district is a smaller area within a canton. It helps organize different municipalities.
What is Cademario like?
Cademario is a quiet place. It sits at an elevation of 792 meters (about 2,598 feet) above sea level. This means it's located quite high up, offering nice views.
As of December 2002, about 616 people lived in Cademario. The total area of the municipality is 3.96 square kilometers. This makes it a small but charming community.
Important Buildings
One of the most important buildings in Cademario is the Parish Church of Sant'Ambrogio. This church is a significant landmark in the town. It has beautiful frescoes inside, which are paintings done on wet plaster.
Images for kids
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Parish church of Cademario
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Fresco inside the parish church of S. Ambrogio
