Caslano facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Caslano
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Caslano village
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 Caslano
Location in Switzerland
Caslano
Location in Canton of Ticino
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Ticino | |
| District | Lugano | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.84 km2 (1.10 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 272 m (892 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 4,327 | |
| • Density | 1,523.6/km2 (3,946/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
6987
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| Surrounded by | Barbengo, Brusimpiano (IT-VA), Carabietta, Lavena Ponte Tresa (IT-VA), Magliaso, Neggio, Ponte Tresa, Pura | |
Caslano is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Lugano area of Swiss canton of Ticino. It's very close to the border with Italy.
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History of Caslano
The very center of Caslano was once a Roman era fort. Even though the fort is gone, old stories and the way the town is built suggest it was once a walled area. A small village nearby, called Torrazza, was once a place of big fights between the Swiss and the Duchy of Milan (an old Italian state). In 1604, a special agreement called the Treaty of Varese finally gave Torrazza to Caslano.
The main church in Caslano was built in 1653. It was built around an even older church that was already there.
Long ago, before big factories, people in Caslano made a living from fishing, mining, and making things like lime and clay in special ovens called kilns. They also moved goods by boat and farmed the land. Many people also sent money home from other countries where they worked. After World War II, these old jobs became less important. Fishing and farming decreased, and the mines and kilns closed.
Instead, new jobs grew, especially in tourism. Hotels, restaurants, and vacation homes became popular. Industries and shops also grew, bringing many people to work in Caslano. The town started building more homes and became a popular place for tourists.
Geography of Caslano
Caslano covers an area of about 2.84 square kilometers (about 1.1 square miles). A big part of this land, about 37%, is used for farming. Forests cover about 38.7% of the area.
About 47.9% of Caslano is built up with buildings and roads. A small part, about 2.5%, is made up of rivers or lakes. Very little land, about 1.1%, cannot be used for anything.
The town is located in the Lugano area, right where the Magliasina river flows into Lake Lugano. Caslano includes the main village and two smaller areas called Magliasina and Torrazza.
Caslano's Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Caslano shows a red shield with a silver castle. The castle has black doors and windows. A green fir tree grows from a green hill, and the hill rises from blue and silver wavy lines, which look like water.
People of Caslano (Demographics)
Caslano has a population of about 3,719 people. About 26.5% of the people living in Caslano are from other countries. Over the past 10 years, the number of people living here has grown by about 13.4%.
Most people in Caslano speak Italian, about 75.7%. The second most common language is German, spoken by about 15.6% of the people. A smaller number, about 2.2%, speak French.
In 2008, there were more women (53.4%) than men (46.6%) living in Caslano. The population changes each year as babies are born, people pass away, and people move in or out of the town. In 2008, the total population of Caslano grew by about 2.2%.
Looking at the ages of people in Caslano in 2009:
- About 9.7% of the population are children aged 0 to 9 years old.
- About 12.2% are teenagers aged 10 to 19.
- About 9.1% are young adults aged 20 to 29.
- About 12.7% are adults aged 30 to 39.
- About 16.4% are adults aged 40 to 49.
- About 13.0% are adults aged 50 to 59.
- About 12.4% are older adults aged 60 to 69.
- About 9.5% are seniors aged 70 to 79.
- About 4.9% are over 80 years old.
In 2000, there were about 1,497 homes in Caslano, with an average of 2.3 people living in each home. Most of the buildings were single-family homes.
Places to See
The entire village of Caslano is considered an important historical site. It is part of the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites, which means it has special cultural value.
Economy and Jobs
In 2007, about 5.39% of people in Caslano who wanted to work did not have a job.
Jobs in Caslano can be divided into three main groups:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming and fishing. In 2005, about 15 people worked in this area.
- Secondary sector: This includes jobs in manufacturing and building. About 729 people worked in this area.
- Tertiary sector: This includes jobs in services, like shops, hotels, and offices. About 479 people worked in this area.
Many people who live in other towns come to Caslano for work. Also, some people from Caslano travel to other places for their jobs. About 14.6% of workers use public transport, and 61.3% use a private car to get to work.
In 2009, Caslano had 3 hotels with a total of 40 rooms and 85 beds, showing its importance for tourism.
Religion
According to a survey in 2000, most people in Caslano, about 73.4%, were Roman Catholic. About 11.6% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. A smaller number of people belonged to other churches or did not state their religion.
Education
Many adults in Caslano (about 68.8% of those aged 25-64) have finished high school or gone on to college or university.
In 2009, there were 764 students in Caslano.
- Kindergarten: Children can go to kindergarten for up to three years. In Caslano, 110 children were in kindergarten.
- Primary School: This program lasts for five years. There were 223 students in regular primary schools and 12 in special schools.
- Lower Secondary School: After primary school, students can choose different paths. Some go to a two-year middle school, and 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 might go to school while also doing an internship or apprenticeship.
- Professional Program: This program lasts three years and prepares students for jobs in fields like engineering, nursing, or business.
In 2000, 345 students from Caslano went to schools in other towns, and 6 students from other towns came to school in Caslano.
Transport
Caslano has its own train station, called Caslano railway station. It's on a special narrow-gauge railway line that connects to Lugano. The station is about 1 kilometer (0.6 miles) from the village. Trains run often, every 15 minutes during the day on weekdays.
In the summer, you can also take a boat service on Lake Lugano. The boats travel between Lugano and Ponte Tresa and stop at a special landing place in Caslano.
See also
In Spanish: Caslano para niños
