Acquarossa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Acquarossa
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 Acquarossa
Location in Switzerland
Acquarossa
Location in Canton of Ticino
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Ticino | |
| District | Blenio | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 61.78 km2 (23.85 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 528 m (1,732 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,807 | |
| • Density | 29.249/km2 (75.754/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
6716
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| Localities | Acquarossa, Dongio, Marogno, Motto Blenio, Corzoneso Piano, Corzoneso, Casserio, Cumiasca, Leontica, Comprovasco, Lottigna, Prugiasco, Castro, Traversa, Marolta, Ponto Valentino, Largario | |
| Surrounded by | Olivone, Aquila, Torre, Malvaglia, Ludiano, Sobrio, Cavagnago, Anzonico, Faido | |
Acquarossa is a municipality in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of Ticino, which is like a state or region in other countries. Acquarossa is also the main town, or capital, of the Blenio district. This area is in the southern part of Switzerland, where people mostly speak Italian.
What is Acquarossa?
Acquarossa is a special kind of town called a municipality. A municipality is a local government area, similar to a city or a large town. It has its own local government that helps manage things like schools, roads, and other services for the people living there.
How Acquarossa Was Formed
Acquarossa was created on April 4, 2004. Before this date, it was not a single town. Instead, it was made up of nine smaller, separate municipalities. These smaller towns decided to join together to form one larger municipality.
The towns that merged to create Acquarossa were:
- Castro
- Corzoneso
- Dongio
- Largario
- Leontica
- Lottigna
- Marolta
- Ponto Valentino
- Prugiasco
This merger helped these communities work together more easily. It also allowed them to share resources and provide better services for everyone.
Location and Geography
Acquarossa is located in the Blenio Valley, which is a beautiful area in the Swiss Alps. The valley is surrounded by mountains and has a river flowing through it. The landscape is very green, with forests and meadows. This makes it a great place for outdoor activities like hiking.
The canton of Ticino, where Acquarossa is found, is unique because it is the only canton in Switzerland where Italian is the official language. This gives the area a distinct culture that blends Swiss traditions with Italian influences.
See also
In Spanish: Acquarossa para Niños para niños
