Moghegno facts for kids
Moghegno is a small village located in Switzerland. It is found in a beautiful area called the Vallemaggia district. This district is part of the canton of Ticino, which is one of Switzerland's regions.
About Moghegno
Moghegno has a long history. People first wrote about it in the year 1335. Back then, its name was spelled Mogeno. This shows that the village has been around for many centuries.
Moghegno's Population Over Time
The number of people living in Moghegno has changed a lot over the years. In 1761, about 300 people lived there. By 1801, this number went down a little to 294.
Later, the population went up and down. In 1850, there were 392 people. Then it dropped to 264 in 1900 and 205 in 1950. After that, the population started to grow steadily. In 1990, it was 275. By 2000, it reached 336, and in 2003, there were 376 people.
Joining a Bigger Community
Moghegno used to be its own independent municipality. A municipality is like a local government area. It had an area of about 6.96 square kilometers.
However, in 2004, Moghegno joined a larger, nearby municipality. It became part of Maggia. This means Moghegno is now a village within the bigger Maggia municipality.
