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Magliaso
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 Magliaso
Location in Switzerland
Magliaso
Location in Canton of Ticino
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Ticino | |
| District | Lugano | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.1 km2 (0.4 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 287 m (942 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 1,600 | |
| • Density | 1,450/km2 (3,770/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
6983
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| Surrounded by | Agno, Carabietta, Caslano, Collina d'Oro, Neggio, Pura | |
Magliaso is a small town, also called a municipality, in the Lugano area of Ticino, a canton (like a state) in Switzerland. It's a beautiful place with a rich history.
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History of Magliaso
Magliaso was first mentioned in old writings way back in 769 AD. Back then, it was called de Maliacis. Later, in 854, it was known as de vico Maliaci.
During the time of the Lombards (an ancient Germanic people), a monastery in Pavia called San Pietro in Ciel d'Oro owned a farm in Magliaso. The old church of S. Quirico, first mentioned in 1033, and the San Giorgio Castle have unknown beginnings. For almost 20 years (from 1098 to 1117), the castle was home to a bishop named Landolfo Carcano. He was a "schismatic" bishop, meaning he didn't follow the Pope's rules and was chosen by the Emperor instead.
In 1117, the city of Como attacked and took over the castle. What happened to Landolfo after that is a mystery. This event actually started a ten-year war between Como and Milan. You can still see a very old painting, called a Romanesque fresco, on the south tower of the castle. It's from around that time and is one of the few old, non-religious paintings in Switzerland.
In the 1200s, the castle became owned by a part of the Rusca family from Como. Later, in 1668, a man named Carlo Corrado Beroldingen bought the rights to the village. He had the local church built and replaced the old, falling-apart castle with a fancy palace.
Long ago, before big factories, Magliaso had many small farms and mills along its water canals. Many people from Magliaso moved away to places like Lombardy (in Italy), South America, and other parts of Switzerland, especially before World War II. Today, most jobs in Magliaso are in the service industry, like shops and restaurants. Tourism is still small. The area is famous for its lake, and there's even a golf course at the foot of the mountains.
Geography and Landscape
Magliaso covers an area of about 1.09 square kilometers (which is about 0.42 square miles). A big part of this land, about 67%, is used for farming. About 9.2% of the area is covered by forests.
Most of the town, about 70.6%, has buildings or roads. A small part, about 2.8%, is made up of rivers or lakes. In the built-up areas, homes and other buildings make up almost half of the space (48.6%). Roads and other transport areas are about 11.9%. Parks and sports fields cover about 9.2%.
Magliaso is located in the Lugano district, just north of where the Magliasina river flows into the lake. The municipality includes two main parts: the village of Magliaso itself, which is near the church and castle, and Castellaccio, which is right on the lake shore.
Town Symbol (Coat of Arms)
The blazon (official description) of Magliaso's coat of arms is quite detailed. It shows a shield divided into four parts. In the first and fourth parts, there are two stars on a blue globe with a black cross. In the second and third parts, there's a black lion standing up, wearing a blue scarf. This symbol represents the town.
People of Magliaso (Demographics)
Magliaso has a population of about 1,412 people (as of December 2004). About 19.9% of the people living here are from other countries. Over the past ten years (1997–2007), the population has grown by about 5.8%.
Most people in Magliaso, about 77.4%, speak Italian. The second most common language is German, spoken by about 15.2% of the people. About 2.2% of the population speaks French.
As of 2008, about 46.8% of the population was male and 53.2% was female. The population includes both Swiss citizens and people from other countries.
In 2009, about 9.3% of the population were children aged 0-9, and 10.7% were teenagers aged 10-19. Adults aged 20-59 make up about 51.6% of the population. People aged 60 and older make up about 28.4% of the population.
In 2000, there were 553 homes in Magliaso, with about 2.4 people living in each home on average. Most of the buildings (80.4%) were single-family homes.
The chart below shows how the population of Magliaso has changed over many years:
Important Historical Sites
The S. Giorgio Castle in Magliaso is a very important historical building. It is listed as a Swiss heritage site of national significance. This means it's a special place that the country wants to protect.
Economy and Jobs
In 2007, the unemployment rate in Magliaso was 4.24%. This means a small percentage of people looking for jobs couldn't find one.
In 2005, a few people (6) worked in the primary economic sector, which includes farming and fishing. More people (105) worked in the secondary sector, which means manufacturing or building things. The largest number of people (238) worked in the tertiary sector, which is all about services, like shops, hotels, and offices.
Many people who live in Magliaso travel to other towns for work. Also, some people from other places come to Magliaso for their jobs. As of 2009, there were 2 hotels in Magliaso, showing a small tourism industry.
Religion in Magliaso
According to a census in 2000, most people in Magliaso, about 72%, were Roman Catholic. About 11.7% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. A smaller number of people belonged to other churches or did not state their religion.
Education and Schools
Switzerland is known for its good education system. In Magliaso, about 71.9% of adults (aged 25 to 64) have finished either high school or gone on to higher education, like university.
In 2009, there were 226 students in Magliaso. The education system in Ticino offers up to three years of optional kindergarten, and 35 children were in kindergarten in Magliaso.
The primary school program lasts for five years. In Magliaso, 72 students attended regular primary schools, and 2 students attended a special school. After primary school, students go to lower secondary school. They can either attend a two-year middle school or a four-year program to prepare for university.
After that, students can go to upper secondary school. This prepares them for a trade job or for university. There are also professional programs that last three years, which train students for jobs in fields like engineering, nursing, or business.
Getting Around (Transport)
Magliaso has two train stations: Magliaso station and Magliaso Paese station. These stations are on a special narrow-gauge railway line that connects to Lugano. Trains run often, every 15 minutes during the day on weekdays. Magliaso station also has Autopostale buses that go to Novaggio.
Lugano Airport is very close to Magliaso, only about 3 kilometers away.
See also
In Spanish: Magliaso para niños
