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Locarno-coat of arms
The coat of arms for Locarno, Switzerland.

Locarno is an important district located in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. Think of a district as a smaller area within a larger region, like a county within a state. Locarno is known for its beautiful scenery and its location near Lake Maggiore.

What is a District?

In Switzerland, a district is a way to organize different areas for local government. It's like a group of towns and villages that work together on some things. The Locarno district is one of many districts in the canton of Ticino. Cantons are like the states of Switzerland.

Circles and Municipalities

The district of Locarno is divided into smaller parts called circles. These circles then contain many individual municipalities. A municipality is like a town or a city, with its own local government. The Locarno district has 40 municipalities, which are grouped into 7 circles.

Here are the circles and the municipalities that belong to them:

Circles of Locarno

This circle includes the main town of Locarno and its nearby areas.

Circles of the Isole

The word "Isole" means "islands" in Italian, but here it refers to areas near the lake.

Circles of Onsernone

This circle is located in a valley known for its natural beauty.

Circles of the Gambarogno

This area is on the eastern side of Lake Maggiore.

Circles of Melezza

This circle is named after the Melezza river.

Circles of Navegna

This area is close to the lake and has several popular towns.

Circles of Verzasca

This circle is known for the stunning Verzasca Valley and its clear green river.

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