Comano, Ticino facts for kids
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Comano
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 Comano
Location in Switzerland
Comano
Location in Canton of Ticino
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Ticino | |
| District | Lugano | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.06 km2 (0.80 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 511 m (1,677 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,084 | |
| • Density | 1,011.7/km2 (2,620/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
6949
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| Surrounded by | Canobbio, Capriasca, Cureglia, Origlio, Porza | |
Comano is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Lugano area of the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. It's known for being the main home and studios for TSI, which is the Italian-speaking TV station in Switzerland.
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Comano's History
Comano was first mentioned way back in 1159. Back then, it was called Cumano.
Exploring Comano's Geography
Comano covers an area of about 2.06 square kilometers (which is about 0.8 square miles). A big part of this land, about 34.5%, is used for farming. Even more, about 54.4%, is covered by forests.
The rest of the land is used for buildings and roads (34%). Only a tiny bit, 0.5%, is land that can't be used for anything. Most of the built-up areas are homes and other buildings.
Comano is located on a hilly area just north-west of the city of Lugano.
Understanding Comano's Coat of Arms
A coat of arms is like a special symbol for a town or family. Comano's coat of arms has a design that looks like this: it's split into two parts. The top part is red and has three golden fleur-de-lis symbols in a row. The bottom part is also red but has three golden stripes.
Comano's Population and Languages
Comano has a population of about 1,900 people. A small part of the people living here, about 11.2%, are from other countries. Over the past ten years, the number of people living in Comano has grown by about 11.4%.
Most people in Comano speak Italian, which is about 85% of the population. The second most common language is German, spoken by about 10.2% of the people. A smaller group, about 2.1%, speak French.
In Comano, there are slightly more women than men. About 53.5% of the population are women, and 46.5% are men.
The age groups in Comano are quite varied. About 10.5% of the population are young children (0-9 years old), and 9.3% are teenagers (10-19 years old). The largest group is adults between 30 and 59 years old, making up about 43.4% of the population. There are also many seniors, with about 26% of the population being 60 years or older.
Most homes in Comano are single-family houses. In 2000, there were 662 households, with an average of 2.4 people living in each home.
Comano's Economy and Jobs
In 2007, the unemployment rate in Comano was quite low, at 1.69%. This means most people who wanted jobs had them.
Comano has different types of jobs:
- Farming: A small number of people (11) work in farming, with about 6 businesses in this area.
- Manufacturing: About 46 people work in manufacturing and other similar industries, with 7 businesses.
- Services: Most people (716) work in the service industry, which includes things like shops, offices, and the TV station. There are 35 businesses in this sector.
Many people who live in Comano also travel to other towns for work. However, Comano also has many people who come into the town for their jobs. About 6% of the workers who come to Comano are from outside Switzerland. Most people (67.1%) use a private car to get to work, while 8.2% use public transportation.
Comano is home to the main offices and studios of the Italian-speaking television station TSI 1/La 1. This station is part of the Radiotelevisione svizzera di lingua italiana group.
Religion in Comano
Based on information from 2000, most people in Comano are Roman Catholic, making up about 74.7% of the population. About 9.2% of the people belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. A smaller group, about 13.93%, belong to other churches.
Education in Comano
Switzerland is known for its good education system, and Comano is no different. Most adults (between 25-64 years old) in Comano have finished either high school or gone on to higher education like university.
In 2009, there were 305 students in Comano. The education system in Ticino, where Comano is located, offers:
- Kindergarten: Up to three years of optional kindergarten. In Comano, 63 children were in kindergarten.
- Primary School: This program lasts for five years. There were 95 students in standard primary schools.
- Lower Secondary School: After primary school, students can choose different paths. Some go to a two-year middle school, while others attend a four-year program to prepare for university.
- Upper Secondary School: This level prepares students for a trade job or for university. Students can do apprenticeships or study full-time.
- Professional Programs: These programs last three years and train students for specific jobs like engineering or nursing.
Many students from Comano also attend schools in other towns, and some students from other towns come to Comano for school.
Images for kids
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A view of Comano.
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The coat of arms of Comano.
See also
In Spanish: Comano (Tesino) para niños
