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Cadenazzo Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Cadenazzo Location in Canton of Ticino Show map of Canton of Ticino
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Ticino
District	Bellinzona
Area
• Total	8.38 km2 (3.24 sq mi)
Elevation	215 m (705 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	2,998
• Density	357.76/km2 (926.6/sq mi)
Postal code	6593
Surrounded by	Bironico, Camorino, Contone, Cugnasco, Gudo, Isone, Locarno, Medeglia, Pianezzo, Ponte Capriasca, Rivera, Sant'Antonino, Sant'Antonio

Cadenazzo is a town in Switzerland. It's located in the Ticino area, which is a canton (like a state) in the country. Cadenazzo is part of the Bellinzona district. In 2005, another nearby town called Robasacco joined Cadenazzo, making it bigger.

History of Cadenazzo

Cadenazzo was first mentioned in old writings way back in 1335. At that time, there was a place called hospitallis de Cadenazio, which might have been a guesthouse or a hospital. People aren't sure if there was a medieval castle here.

A church in Bellinzona owned some land in Cadenazzo by 1438. There was also a small chapel in Cadenazzo, possibly built in the 1200s, but it's not around anymore. In 1442, Cadenazzo became its own church area, separate from Bellinzona. It then joined with the nearby town of S. Antonino until 1830.

Farming used to be the main activity in the Magadino valley where Cadenazzo is. It wasn't always easy, but things got better after the Ticino river was managed to prevent floods. Since 1973, Cadenazzo has been home to a special Swiss research center for farming and the environment. Also, because of factories, shops, and warehouses near the train station, many people from other towns come to Cadenazzo for work.

Geography of Cadenazzo

Cadenazzo covers an area of about 8.37 square kilometers (about 3.23 square miles). A big part of this land is used for farming (29.5%) and forests (24.5%). About 14.9% of the land has buildings or roads on it. A small amount (1.3%) is rivers or lakes.

Most of the built-up areas are for transportation (like roads and railways) and industrial buildings. The forests are mostly dense woods. For farming, people grow crops, fruits, and grapes. All the water in Cadenazzo comes from flowing rivers.

The town is located in the Bellinzona district, along a road at the northern base of Monte Ceneri, a mountain.

Cadenazzo's Coat of Arms

A coat of arms is like a special symbol for a town or family. Cadenazzo's coat of arms, since 2005, shows a silver stripe down the middle on a blue background. On top of that, there's a castle gate with two towers, colored red and gold. This new design combines parts of the old coats of arms for Cadenazzo and Robasacco after they merged.

People of Cadenazzo (Demographics)

Cadenazzo has a population of about 2,206 people (as of December 2007). About 36.2% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the last 10 years (1997-2007), the population grew by about 18.9%.

Most people in Cadenazzo speak Italian (81.4%). The next most common languages are German (5.2%) and Albanian (3.3%).

In 2008, there were slightly more men (51.2%) than women (48.8%) living in Cadenazzo. The population changes each year due to births, deaths, and people moving in or out. In 2008, Cadenazzo's population grew by about 3.3%.

The age groups in Cadenazzo (as of 2009) show that about 10.9% are children aged 0-9, and another 10.9% are teenagers aged 10-19. The largest group is adults between 40 and 49 years old, making up 18.2% of the population.

Most homes in Cadenazzo are single-family houses. In 2000, there were 741 households, with about 2.4 people living in each. Most apartments are lived in all year round.

Here's how Cadenazzo's population has changed over time:

Economy of Cadenazzo

In 2007, Cadenazzo had an unemployment rate of 5.58%. This means a small percentage of people looking for jobs couldn't find them.

The town's economy is divided into three main parts:

• Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming and forestry. About 83 people work in this area.
• Secondary sector: This is about manufacturing and construction. About 181 people work in these types of businesses.
• Tertiary sector: This includes services like shops, offices, and hotels. This is the biggest sector, with 634 people working in it.

Many people who live in Cadenazzo work there, but many also travel to Cadenazzo from other towns for work. In fact, for every person who leaves Cadenazzo for work, about 1.5 people come into Cadenazzo to work. Most people use private cars to get to work, but some use public transportation.

As of 2009, Cadenazzo had one hotel.

Religion in Cadenazzo

Based on a census from 2000, most people in Cadenazzo (74%) are Roman Catholic. About 5.4% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. Some people belong to other churches, and a small number didn't share their religion.

Climate in Cadenazzo

Cadenazzo has a climate with a good amount of rain. Between 1961 and 1990, it rained or snowed about 103 days each year. The total amount of rain and snow was about 1772 millimeters (about 70 inches) per year. May is usually the wettest month, and December is the driest.

Education in Cadenazzo

In Cadenazzo, more than half of the adults (aged 25-64) have finished high school or gone on to college or a special professional school.

As of 2009, there were 440 students in Cadenazzo. The local education system offers:

• Kindergarten: Up to three years of non-required kindergarten. In Cadenazzo, 62 children attend kindergarten.
• Primary School: This lasts for five years. There are standard primary schools and special schools for students who need extra help.
• Lower Secondary School: After primary school, students can choose different paths. Some go to a two-year middle school, then a two-year program to prepare for a job. Others go to a four-year program to get ready for higher education.
• Upper Secondary School: This level prepares students for a trade job or for university. Students can learn a skill while doing an internship or apprenticeship. There are also professional programs for fields like engineering or nursing.

Many students from other towns come to Cadenazzo for school, and some Cadenazzo residents go to schools outside the town.

Transportation in Cadenazzo

Cadenazzo has its own train station. This station is important because it's on two different railway lines: the Cadenazzo–Luino line and the Giubiasco–Locarno line. You can catch trains from Cadenazzo to nearby towns like Locarno, Castione-Arbedo, Biasca, Luino, and Gallarate.

Images for kids

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  An aerial view of Cadenazzo from 1964.

See also

In Spanish: Cadenazzo para niños