Maggia, municipality facts for kids
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Maggia
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Ticino | |
| District | Vallemaggia | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 111.15 km2 (42.92 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 372 m (1,220 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 2,611 | |
| • Density | 23.491/km2 (60.841/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
6671,6673,6674
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| Surrounded by | Avegno, Brione (Verzasca), Campo (Vallemaggia), Cavigliano, Cevio, Gordevio, Gresso, Isorno, Lavizzara, Onsernone, Vergeletto, Verscio | |
This article is about the municipality of Maggia. For other uses, see Maggia.
Maggia is a municipality of the district Vallemaggia in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.
History
The actual municipality was created in 2004 on April 27 by merger of the former municipalities of Aurigeno, Coglio, Giumaglio, Lodano, Maggia, Moghegno and Someo.
Images for kids
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Aerial view of the Maggia Valley, with Maggia in the center on the right of the river
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Coglio village in the municipality
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The Church of S. Maria Delle Grazie
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The parish church of San Maurizio
See also
In Spanish: Maggia para niños
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