Muggio facts for kids
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Muggio
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 Muggio
Location in Switzerland
Muggio
Location in Canton of Ticino
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Ticino | |
| District | Mendrisio | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 8.39 km2 (3.24 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 661 m (2,169 ft) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 224 | |
| • Density | 26.70/km2 (69.15/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
6838
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| Surrounded by | Cabbio, Castel San Pietro, Centro Valle Intelvi (Italy), Cerano d'Intelvi (Italy) | |
Muggio was once a small town, or municipality, in the Mendrisio area of Ticino, a canton in Switzerland. On October 25, 2009, Muggio joined with several other towns. These towns were Bruzella, Cabbio, Caneggio, Morbio Superiore, and Sagno. Together, they formed a new, larger municipality called Breggia.
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The History of Muggio
Muggio is a very old place. It was first written about in the year 852. Back then, it was called Mugio.
Early Life in Muggio
People have lived in the valley where Muggio is located for a very long time. By the 800s, farmers had already settled in the village. In 1299, Muggio was listed as land owned by the Como Cathedral. At that time, it was part of the larger church area of Cabbio. In 1673, Muggio got its own smaller church area, called a vice-parish. This area was supported by the main church in Balerna until the 1800s.
The Church of San Lorenzo
The Church of San Lorenzo in Muggio was first mentioned in 1578. It was rebuilt in 1760. The church has been repaired and updated many times since then. The most recent work was done in 2003 and 2004.
How People Lived in Muggio
For many years, the people of Muggio made a living from farming and raising animals. Many people also left Muggio to work in other countries. Some of these people were artists. Between 1850 and 1940, many people moved away from Muggio. Since the 1950s, the number of people living in Muggio has continued to get smaller.
Exploring Muggio's Geography
Muggio covers an area of about 8.39 square kilometers (3.24 square miles). This information is from 1997.
How the Land is Used
A small part of Muggio's land, about 8.2%, is used for farming. A much larger part, about 77.1%, is covered by forests. Buildings and roads take up about 1.7% of the land. Rivers and lakes make up a tiny 0.2%. The remaining 1.8% of the land is not used for anything.
Most of the built-up areas are homes and other buildings (1.2%). Roads and other transport paths make up 0.5%. In the forested areas, 73.5% is dense forest. Another 3.6% has orchards or small groups of trees. For farming, 7.0% is used for growing crops. About 1.2% is used for mountain pastures where animals graze. All the water in Muggio comes from flowing rivers or streams.
Where is Muggio Located?
Muggio is located in the Mendrisio area. It sits on the floor of the Muggio valley. The town includes the main village of Muggio. It also has two smaller villages, called hamlets, named Scudellate and Roncapiano. Muggio is about 15 kilometers (9 miles) southeast of Lugano. It is also very close to the border with Italy, about 2 kilometers (1.2 miles) away.
Muggio's Coat of Arms
The blazon (description) of Muggio's coat of arms is quite interesting. It shows a silver shield with a wavy silver stripe across the middle. Above the stripe, there is a golden corn cob with green leaves. Below the stripe, there is a bunch of golden grapes with green leaves. The wavy stripe stands for the river that flows through the valley. The corn cob and grapes show that farming was important to the people of Muggio.
People and Population in Muggio
In December 2004, Muggio had a population of 224 people.
Languages Spoken
According to information from 2000, most people in Muggio spoke Italian. About 191 people spoke Italian. A few people spoke German (8 people) or French (2 people). A small number of people (5) spoke other languages.
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Muggio has changed a lot over the years. This chart shows how the population has grown and shrunk:
Muggio's Economy and Jobs
In Muggio, 85 people had jobs. About 32.9% of these workers were women. In 2008, there were 21 full-time jobs in the town.
Types of Jobs
Most jobs in Muggio were in farming. There were 12 jobs in the primary sector, all in agriculture. The secondary sector had only 1 job, which was in construction. The tertiary sector had 8 jobs. These jobs included moving and storing goods (2 jobs), working in hotels or restaurants (2 jobs), and being technical experts or scientists (2 jobs).
Religion in Muggio
Based on the 2000 census, most people in Muggio were Roman Catholic. About 80.1% of the population, or 165 people, were Catholic. A smaller number, about 2.4% or 5 people, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. Some people (about 7.28%) belonged to other churches not listed. About 10.19% of the people did not answer the question about their religion.
Education in Muggio
In 2000, 20 students from Muggio went to schools outside the village. This means Muggio did not have its own schools for all ages.
Famous People from Muggio
- Pietro Perti, a famous sculptor from the Baroque period.
