Curio, Ticino facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Curio
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 Curio
Location in Switzerland
Curio
Location in Canton of Ticino
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Ticino | |
| District | Lugano | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.75 km2 (1.06 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 569 m (1,867 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 578 | |
| • Density | 210.2/km2 (544.4/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
6986
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| Surrounded by | Aranno, Astano, Bedigliora, Iseo, Neggio, Novaggio, Pura, Sessa, Vernate | |
Curio is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Lugano area. It's part of the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.
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History of Curio
Curio was first mentioned in old writings way back in 1196. At that time, it was known as Coira. Later, in 1298, it was called Cuyri.
During the Middle Ages, Curio, along with nearby villages like Novaggio, Banco, and Bedigliora, formed a special group called a Kastlanei. This meant they worked together. The first church in Curio, dedicated to St. Peter, was mentioned in 1352. The church you see today was built much later, in 1609.
For a long time, many people from Curio traveled to other countries to find work. Some of these families became very successful and famous. For example, the Avanzini family included notaries (people who deal with legal documents), doctors, and construction workers. The Visconti family were architects and engineers. These families worked in places like Piedmont (in Italy) and even Russia during the late 1700s and 1800s.
Because they were so successful, they gave back to their hometown. They started many helpful projects in Curio. One important project was an art school, which opened in 1850. Today, the old school building is home to the Museum of Malcantone, which opened in 1985.
Nowadays, most people living in Curio work in the larger city of Lugano or in other parts of the Malcantone region.
Geography of Curio
Curio covers an area of about 2.88 square kilometers (about 1.11 square miles). A big part of this land, about 81.6%, is covered by forests. About 14.2% of the land is used for farming. The rest, about 6.9%, has buildings and roads.
The town is located in the Lugano district, in a valley called Malcantone. It sits on the southern side of Mount Gheggio. The older part of the village is built along two main streets. Curio also includes a separate piece of land called Bombinasco, which became part of Curio in 1850.
Curio's Coat of Arms
The official coat of arms for Curio is quite striking. It shows a black wolf's head on a gold background. The wolf's tongue is red. This design is called Or a wolf's head eradicaed sable langued gules in blazon language.
People of Curio
Curio has a population of about 565 people. About 13.2% of the people living in Curio are from other countries. Over the last ten years, the population has grown by about 8.1%.
Most people in Curio speak Italian, which is about 76% of the population. The second most common language is German, spoken by about 17.9% of the people. A smaller number, about 3.6%, speak French.
Important Places in Curio
The Del Malcantone Museum is a very important place in Curio. It is listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance. This means it's a special building that is protected because of its history and value. The entire village of Curio is also recognized as a Swiss Heritage Site.
Economy of Curio
In 2007, the unemployment rate in Curio was about 2.23%. This means very few people were looking for work.
Many people in Curio work in different types of jobs:
- Some work in the primary economic sector, which includes farming and forestry.
- Others work in the secondary sector, which involves making things in factories or construction.
- The largest group works in the tertiary sector, which includes jobs like teaching, healthcare, or working in shops.
Many people who live in Curio travel to other towns for work. About 62.3% of the working population uses a private car to get to their jobs. About 6.6% use public transportation.
Religion in Curio
Based on a census from 2000, most people in Curio are Roman Catholic, making up about 68.1% of the population. About 13.8% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. Some people belong to other churches, and a small number did not state their religion.
Education in Curio
Education is important in Curio. About 80.8% of adults (aged 25–64) have finished either high school or gone on to higher education, like a university.
In 2009, there were 85 students in Curio. The education system in Ticino offers up to three years of optional kindergarten. In Curio, 8 children were in kindergarten.
The main primary school program lasts for five years. In Curio, 22 students attended primary schools. After primary school, students go to lower secondary school. This can be a two-year middle school or a four-year program to prepare for higher education. There were 32 students in middle school and 8 in the advanced program.
Upper secondary school prepares students for a trade or for university. Some students attend vocational schools, which can take three or four years. In Curio, 5 students were full-time vocational students, and 8 were part-time. There were also 2 students in a professional program that prepares them for jobs in fields like engineering or nursing.
Most students from Curio attend schools outside the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Curio (Tesino) para niños
