Morbio Superiore facts for kids
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Morbio Superiore
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 Morbio Superiore
Location in Switzerland
Morbio Superiore
Location in Canton of Ticino
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Ticino | |
| District | Mendrisio | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.75 km2 (1.06 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 452 m (1,483 ft) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 705 | |
| • Density | 256.4/km2 (664.0/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
6835
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| Surrounded by | Caneggio, Castel San Pietro, Cernobbio (IT-CO), Morbio Inferiore, Sagno | |
Morbio Superiore was once a small town, or 'municipality,' in Switzerland. It was located in the canton of Ticino, nestled in the hills above Chiasso. This area is part of the Mendrisio district.
On October 25, 2009, Morbio Superiore joined with several other towns. These included Bruzella, Cabbio, Caneggio, Muggio, and Sagno. Together, they formed a new, larger municipality called Breggia.
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A Look at Morbio Superiore's Past
Morbio Superiore was first written about in the year 1116. Back then, it was called Morbio de Supra.
Early Ownership and Churches
During the Middle Ages (around 1299), important religious groups owned the village. These included the main church in Como and a Benedictine monastery. Another church, S. Vittore in Balerna, also owned land here.
From 1591 until the 1600s, Morbio and Sagno shared a special church status. They were a 'vice parish' under the main church in Balerna. By 1802, Morbio Superiore became its own separate parish.
The main church, S. Giovanni Evangelista, was first mentioned in 1227. It was completely rebuilt in the 1700s and fixed up again in 1957.
Ancient Buildings and Changes
The Chapel of San Martino is a very old building. It was built in the Early Middle Ages in a style called Romanesque. It might even stand on the site of an old watchtower from the 500s. The Chapel of S. Anna was built much later, during the late Baroque period.
In the past, the village was known for its vineyards, tobacco, and mulberry trees. Today, only the vineyards remain. In recent years, Morbio Superiore has become a place where people live and travel to work elsewhere. Since 1960, the Cantonal Forestry School has been located nearby in Lattecaldo.
Where Morbio Superiore Is Located
Morbio Superiore covers an area of about 2.75 square kilometers (about 1 square mile).
Land Use and Nature
Most of the land, about 69.8%, is covered by forests. About 18.5% of the land is used for farming. This includes growing crops, orchards, and vineyards. The rest of the land, about 12.7%, has buildings or roads on it.
The village is found in the Mendrisio district. It sits at the entrance to the Muggio valley, on the left side. Morbio Superiore includes the main village and a smaller settlement called Lattecaldo.
Morbio Superiore's Coat of Arms
The blazon (description) of the town's coat of arms is simple. It shows a red shield with two green curved bars at the bottom. These bars are meant to represent both an old small bridge and a new, larger bridge in the area.
People of Morbio Superiore
In December 2004, Morbio Superiore had a population of 705 people.
Languages Spoken
In 2000, most people in Morbio Superiore spoke Italian. A smaller number spoke German or French.
Population Over Time
The chart below shows how the number of people living in Morbio Superiore has changed over many years.
Jobs and Work
In 2008, there were 62 full-time jobs in Morbio Superiore.
Types of Jobs
- Agriculture: 3 jobs were in farming.
- Manufacturing and Construction: 13 jobs were in making things or building. Most of these were in manufacturing.
- Services: 46 jobs were in the service industry. This included jobs in sales, transportation, hotels, restaurants, education, and technical work.
Many people who lived in Morbio Superiore traveled to other towns for work. In 2000, 273 people commuted out of the village for their jobs.
Religious Beliefs
According to the 2000 census, most people in Morbio Superiore were Roman Catholic. A smaller number belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. Some people belonged to other churches, and a few did not state their religion.
Weather in Morbio Superiore
Morbio Superiore usually has about 100.6 days of rain or snow each year. On average, it receives about 1568 millimeters (61.7 inches) of precipitation.
The wettest month is May, with an average of 199 millimeters (7.8 inches) of rain or snow. It rains or snows for about 12.9 days in May. The driest month is December, with about 72 millimeters (2.8 inches) of precipitation over 5.7 days.
Education
In 2000, 51 students came to Morbio Superiore to attend school. At the same time, 63 students who lived in Morbio Superiore went to schools outside the village.
