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Maroggia
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 Maroggia
Location in Switzerland
Maroggia
Location in Canton of Ticino
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Ticino | |
| District | Lugano | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.0 km2 (0.4 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 277 m (909 ft) | |
| Population
(December 2004)
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| • Total | 566 | |
| • Density | 566/km2 (1,470/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
6817
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| Surrounded by | Arogno, Bissone, Melano, Riva San Vitale, Rovio | |
Maroggia was once a small town, or municipality, located in Switzerland. It was part of the Lugano area in the canton of Ticino.
On April 10, 2022, Maroggia joined with two other nearby towns, Melano and Rovio. Together, they formed a brand new municipality called Val Mara.
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History of Maroggia
Maroggia is a very old place. It was first written about around the years 962-966. Back then, its name was Marogia.
Ancient Times and Early Settlements
People have lived in the Maroggia area since the Iron Age. This was a time when tools and weapons were made from iron. In 1906, a special writing from the northern Etruscan people was found here. Later, in 1926, a stone monument from the Roman era was discovered.
Medieval Period and Church Influence
In 724, the Lombards King Liutprand gave the village to the church of S. Carpoforo in Como. Later, it became part of the Benedictine abbey of S. Ambrogio in Milan. In 1798, Maroggia briefly joined the Republic of Riva San Vitale.
Maroggia was part of the parish church of Riva San Vitale until 1644. That year, it became its own independent parish. The local church, St. Peter, was first mentioned in 1579. However, it was built much earlier, in the Early Middle Ages. A new church building was constructed in 1640 and fixed up in 1982–83. A special chapel, Madonna della Cintura, was built between 1731 and 1766 on the site of an older building from the 1500s.
How People Lived and Worked
In the past, people in Maroggia mostly earned money by fishing. They also made charcoal, which is a type of fuel. The town's mill, which is now fully automated, dates back to the 1800s. Around the same time, there was a paper factory and a food processing plant.
In 1878, Romeo Manzoni opened a boarding school for girls. It was named after him. In 1905, the school was sold to the Oblates of St. Francis de Sales. They turned it into the Don Bosco College. By 2000, about two-thirds of the people living in Maroggia worked outside the town. In 2005, more than half of the jobs in Maroggia were in the industrial sector.
Geography of Maroggia
Maroggia covered an area of about 1 square kilometer (0.39 square miles) in 1997.
- About 20% of this land was used for farming.
- About 58% was covered by forests.
- About 33% had buildings or roads.
- Only 1% was rivers or lakes.
Most of the built-up area included houses and other buildings (16%). Roads and transportation took up 11%. Industrial buildings were 2%, and parks or sports fields were 3%.
The forests were mostly dense (53%). Some areas (5%) had orchards or small groups of trees. For farming, 4% was used for growing crops. Another 16% was used for pastures where animals could graze. All the water in Maroggia was from flowing rivers.
Maroggia is located in the Lugano area. It sits on the eastern side of Lake Lugano.
Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Maroggia shows a blue shield. On it, there is a silver donkey walking over a silver bridge. The bridge has black lines. Below the bridge are three wavy silver lines, representing water. At the top of the shield, there are three golden stars.
Population and People
In 2008, about 27.4% of the people living in Maroggia were foreign nationals. Over ten years, from 1997 to 2007, the population grew by about 4.9%.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Maroggia speak Italian. In 2000, about 85.4% of the population spoke Italian. The second most common language was German (6.0%). Spanish was third (2.3%). A small number of people also spoke French or Romansh.
Age Groups
In 2009, Maroggia had a mix of age groups:
- Children (0-9 years old): 8.1%
- Teenagers (10-19 years old): 6.9%
- Young adults (20-29 years old): 10.1%
- Adults (30-59 years old): 45%
- Seniors (60 years and older): 30%
Homes and Households
In 2000, there were 268 households in Maroggia. On average, each household had 2.1 people. Most of the buildings were single-family homes (54.5%). There were also two-family buildings and multi-family buildings.
The historical population is shown in the chart below:
Economy and Work
In 2007, Maroggia had an unemployment rate of 4.15%. This means a small percentage of people looking for work couldn't find a job.
Types of Jobs
In 2005, jobs in Maroggia were divided into three main types:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming or fishing. Only 2 people worked in this area.
- Secondary sector: This involves manufacturing and industry. 91 people worked in this sector.
- Tertiary sector: This covers services, like shops or offices. 64 people worked here.
In total, 279 people living in Maroggia had jobs. About 37.6% of these workers were women.
Commuting and Travel to Work
In 2000, 206 workers came into Maroggia for their jobs. The same number, 206 workers, left Maroggia to work elsewhere. This means Maroggia had about the same number of people coming in as leaving for work.
About 13.3% of workers used public transportation to get to their jobs. A larger number, 59.1%, used a private car. In 2009, Maroggia had 2 hotels.
Religion
Based on the 2000 census, most people in Maroggia were Roman Catholic. About 81.1% of the population belonged to this church. Another 4.3% were part of the Swiss Reformed Church. A small number of people belonged to other churches or did not state their religion.
Education
People in Switzerland generally have a good education. In Maroggia, about 67.1% of adults (aged 25–64) had completed either high school or higher education, like university.
Schools in Maroggia
In 2009, there were 67 students in Maroggia.
- Kindergarten: The Ticino education system offers up to three years of optional kindergarten. In Maroggia, 14 children were in kindergarten.
- Primary School: This program lasts for five years. 17 students attended primary schools in the town.
- Lower Secondary School: After primary school, students can choose different paths. Some go to a two-year middle school, followed by a two-year program to prepare for a job. Others attend a four-year program to get ready for higher education. In Maroggia, 14 students were in the two-year middle school, and 11 were in the four-year advanced program.
- Upper Secondary School: This level prepares students for trades or university. Students can attend school while doing an internship, or go to school full-time. There were 5 full-time vocational students and 6 part-time students.
In 2000, 44 students came to Maroggia from other towns to go to school. At the same time, 62 students from Maroggia went to schools outside the town.
Transportation
Maroggia has a train station called Maroggia-Melano. It's located on the border with the nearby town of Melano. This station is on the Gotthard railway line, just south of the Maroggia Tunnel.
The A2 motorway also passes through Maroggia. This major highway connects Lugano and northern Switzerland with Chiasso and Italy. The motorway's San Nicolao Tunnel is on Maroggia's northern border. However, there isn't a motorway exit directly in Maroggia. People need to use local roads to reach exits in Melide/Bissone to the north or Mendrisio to the south.
See also
In Spanish: Maroggia para niños
