Lodano facts for kids

A map from 2003 showing Lodano.

The coat of arms for Lodano.

Lodano is a small village in the canton of Ticino, Switzerland. It used to be its own separate town, or "municipality," but it is now part of a bigger town called Maggia. Lodano is located in the beautiful Vallemaggia district.

An aerial view of the Vallemaggia area from 1954.

A Look at Lodano's History

Lodano was first mentioned in official records way back in 1224. At that time, it was known by a slightly different name, Lodino. This shows that people have lived in this area for a very long time!

How Many People Lived in Lodano?

The number of people living in Lodano has changed a lot over the years.

• In 1709, there were about 70 people.
• By 1850, the population grew to 140.
• It reached its highest point as a separate municipality in 2003, with 191 people.
• The area of the municipality was about 13.76 square kilometers.

Joining Maggia

In 2004, Lodano became part of the nearby municipality of Maggia. This means that Lodano is now a village within the larger Maggia area, sharing its services and local government.

UNESCO World Heritage Forests

One of the most special things about Lodano is its amazing nature. Since 2021, the ancient beech forests in the Lodano Valley have been recognized by UNESCO.

• UNESCO stands for the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.
• They protect important places around the world.
• These forests are now part of a bigger UNESCO World Heritage site called "Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe."
• This means the forests are very old and important for nature. They are protected so everyone can enjoy them for many years to come.
• You can learn more about the valley at the Valle di Lodano website.