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Chiasso
Coat of arms of Chiasso
Coat of arms
Country Switzerland
Canton Ticino
District Mendrisio
Area
 • Total 5.35 km2 (2.07 sq mi)
Elevation
230 m (750 ft)
Population
 (Dec 2020 )
 • Total 7,581
 • Density 1,417.0/km2 (3,670/sq mi)
Postal code
6830
Surrounded by Balerna, Cavallasca (IT-CO), Como (IT-CO), Drezzo (IT-CO), Morbio Inferiore, Novazzano, Parè (IT-CO), Ronago (IT-CO), Vacallo

Chiasso is a town in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. It is part of the Mendrisio district. Chiasso is special because it sits right on the border with Italy. This makes it an important place for travel and trade between the two countries.

Chiasso San Vitale
Church of San Vitale in Chiasso

About Chiasso

Chiasso is located in the southern part of Switzerland. It is the southernmost municipality in the country. The town is known for its border crossing. Many people and goods pass through Chiasso every day.

Location and Importance

Chiasso is a key gateway to Italy. It connects Switzerland to the Italian city of Como. This border location means Chiasso has a busy customs office. It handles a lot of international traffic. The town's economy is often linked to its role as a border hub.

Population and Language

As of December 2002, Chiasso had about 7,992 people living there. The main language spoken in Chiasso is Italian. This is because it is in the Italian-speaking canton of Ticino.

Sports in Chiasso

Chiasso is home to several sports teams. Sports are a big part of the community. They bring people together and offer fun activities.

Football

  • FC Chiasso: This is the town's football (soccer) team. They play in Swiss football leagues. Many young people in Chiasso enjoy playing or watching football.

Ice Hockey

  • HC Chiasso: The town also has an ice hockey team. Ice hockey is a popular sport in Switzerland. The team competes in various leagues.

Cycling

  • GP Chiasso: This is a professional road bicycle race. It is part of the UCI Europe Tour. Cyclists from all over the world come to Chiasso to compete.


Images for kids

  • Zoll Chiasso

    Customs at Chiasso towards Italy: Switzerland ends at the end of the foreground grey zone.

  • Picswiss TI-20-03

    Church of San Vitale in Chiasso

  • Valico CH-IT Brogeda

    Border crossing and surrounds at Chiasso

  • Dogana Ponte Chiasso

    Customs station and border crossing in Chiasso

  • Picswiss TI-20-01

    Church of San Vitale

  • Chiasso scuole comunali

    Primary School in Chiasso

  • Stadio Chiasso

    Chiasso's stadium

See also

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