Locarno facts for kids
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Locarno
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Ticino | |
| District | Locarno | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 19.27 km2 (7.44 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 200 m (700 ft) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 15,483 | |
| • Density | 803.48/km2 (2,081.0/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
6600
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| Surrounded by | Ascona, Avegno, Cadenazzo, Contone, Cugnasco, Gerra (Verzasca), Gordola, Lavertezzo, Losone, Magadino, Minusio, Muralto, Orselina, Piazzogna, San Nazzaro, Tegna, Tenero-Contra | |
Locarno is the capital of the Locarno district in the Swiss canton of Ticino.
Images for kids
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Harbor of Locarno. Trade along the lake allowed Locarno to flourish
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Swiss Confederation in 1530, showing Locarno and other territories of the Ticino region
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Castello Visconteo
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Vineyards above Locarno
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Piazza Grande
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Locarno
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Old city of Locarno
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Madonna del Sasso.
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Cardada
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Locarno strand
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Office building in Locarno
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Church of S. Antonio Abate
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Otto Braun, 1930
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Mirko Ellis, 1953
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Oliver Neuville, 2014
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Castello Visconteo
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Castello Visconteo
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Santa Maria in Selva mural
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See also
- In Spanish: Locarno
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