Lumino facts for kids
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Lumino
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Lumino village
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 Lumino
Location in Switzerland
Lumino
Location in Canton of Ticino
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Ticino | |
| District | Bellinzona | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 10.09 km2 (3.90 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 270 m (890 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,587 | |
| • Density | 157.28/km2 (407.4/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
6533
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| Surrounded by | Arbedo-Castione, Claro, Roveredo (GR), San Vittore (GR) | |
Lumino is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. It is part of the Bellinzona district.
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History of Lumino
Lumino was first mentioned in old writings in 1168. Back then, it was known as locus Lugomini. Its location was important because it was at the start of the Val Mesolcina valley. This suggests people lived there a very long time ago.
In 1335, Lumino was listed as part of the County of Bellinzona. It was also part of a larger community with Castione until 1818. The Church of St. Mamette was first mentioned in 1237. It became the main church for the area before 1591.
For many years, there were disagreements about the border between Lumino and the nearby village of San Vittore in Graubünden. These disputes finally ended in 1776 when the border was officially set.
In recent times, Lumino has changed a lot. It used to be a small farming village. Now, many new houses have been built. Also, some small but successful businesses have moved there. This means most people who live in Lumino now work outside the town.
Geography of Lumino
Lumino covers an area of about 9.95 square kilometers (around 3.8 square miles). Most of this land is covered by forests. About 76% of Lumino is forested.
A smaller part, about 10%, is used for farming. This includes growing crops and having pastures for animals. Around 5% of the land has buildings and roads. A very small part, about 1.5%, is made up of rivers. The remaining land is not used for farming or building.
Lumino's Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Lumino has a special design. It shows a red background with golden leaves coming out of a golden jar. On the other side, there is a golden lion standing on a blue background. There is also a small crescent moon in the corner.
This design comes from the family crest of Marco Mades. He was a famous architect from Lumino. He was well-known for his artwork in Rome.
Population and People
Lumino has a population of about 1,185 people (as of December 2004). Over the past ten years, the number of people living in Lumino has grown by about 6.9%.
Most people in Lumino speak Italian, which is about 90% of the population. The next most common language is German, spoken by about 4.4% of the people. A small number of people also speak Albanian.
In 2008, about 14% of the people living in Lumino were from other countries. The population is almost evenly split between men and women. About 47.6% are male and 52.4% are female.
Lumino has many families. In 2000, there were 470 homes, with an average of 2.3 people living in each home. Most of these homes were single-family houses.
Economy and Jobs
In 2007, Lumino had a low unemployment rate of 2.27%. This means most people who wanted to work had jobs.
A small number of people work in farming (the primary sector). More people work in manufacturing and construction (the secondary sector). The largest number of people work in services, like shops or offices (the tertiary sector).
Many people who live in Lumino travel to other towns for work. In 2000, about 396 people left Lumino to work elsewhere. Only 191 people came into Lumino for work. This means Lumino sends out more workers than it brings in. Most people use a private car to get to work.
Religion in Lumino
Based on a census from 2000, most people in Lumino are Roman Catholic. About 81.9% of the population belongs to the Roman Catholic Church. A smaller number, about 3.7%, belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. Some people belong to other churches, and a few did not state their religion.
Education in Lumino
Lumino has a good education system. Many adults (between 25 and 64 years old) have completed high school or gone on to higher education, like university.
In 2009, there were 209 students in Lumino. The education system in Ticino offers up to three years of optional kindergarten. Lumino had 45 children in kindergarten.
Primary school lasts for five years. There were 64 students in standard 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 44 students in middle school and 16 in the advanced program.
For upper secondary school, students can choose different paths. Some go to vocational schools to learn a trade. Others prepare for university. In Lumino, 12 students were in full-time vocational programs, and 21 were part-time. There were also 3 students in a professional program, which prepares them for jobs in fields like engineering or nursing.
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See also
In Spanish: Lumino para niños
