Neggio facts for kids
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Neggio
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 Neggio
Location in Switzerland
Neggio
Location in Canton of Ticino
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Ticino | |
| District | Lugano | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 0.89 km2 (0.34 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 389 m (1,276 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 322 | |
| • Density | 361.8/km2 (937/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
6991
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| Surrounded by | Agno, Caslano, Curio, Magliaso, Pura, Vernate | |
Neggio is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Lugano district. It is part of the canton (or state) of Ticino in Switzerland. Neggio is a quiet place nestled on a hill in the beautiful Malcantone valley.
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History of Neggio
Neggio was first mentioned way back in the year 807, known then as Nego. Later, in 1335, it was called Negio. We know people lived here a very long time ago because tombs from the 3rd and 4th centuries have been found. These tombs suggest there was a Roman settlement near where the village is today.
In the 1400s, Neggio was known as a separate Vicinanza, which was a local community or neighborhood. In 1611, it became independent from the main church area of Agno.
Since 1938, a small group of Dominican nuns has lived in Neggio. During World War II, in January 1944, they provided shelter to Edda Ciano, who was the daughter of Benito Mussolini, along with her children.
Churches and Buildings
The local church, called S. Maria dell'Annunciata, has old frescoes (wall paintings) from the 1300s. These paintings were part of an even older church that was taken down in 1620. There used to be another church, San Giorgio, but nothing is left of it today. However, a small chapel was built on the same hill in the 1700s.
Work and Life in Neggio
For a long time, most people in Neggio worked in farming. But now, many residents work outside the town, especially in the larger city of Lugano and the nearby Vedeggio plain.
In 1956, special classes for jobs and home skills were started in Neggio. The town's school house was a gift from the Soldati family. Since 1986, this school house has also had a workshop for people with disabilities.
Geography of Neggio
Neggio covers an area of about 0.91 square kilometers (which is about 0.35 square miles).
Here's how the land is used:
- About 24.2% of the land is used for farming.
- A large part, about 65.9%, is covered by forests.
- Around 14.3% of the land has buildings or roads on it.
- A small amount, about 1.1%, is made up of rivers or lakes.
Most of the built-up area is for houses and other buildings (8.8%). Roads and transportation take up 3.3%, and parks or sports fields make up 2.2%. The forests are mostly dense woods (57.1%), with some areas having orchards or small groups of trees (8.8%). For farming, 5.5% is used for crops, 9.9% for orchards or grapevines, and 8.8% for mountain pastures. All the water in Neggio comes from flowing rivers or streams.
The town is located in the Lugano district, sitting on a hill in the lower part of the Malcantone valley.
Population of Neggio
Neggio has a population of 342 people (as of 2022). About 13.5% of the people living in Neggio are foreign nationals (people from other countries). Over the last ten years (1997–2007), the population has grown by about 2.3%.
Languages Spoken
Most people in Neggio speak Italian, which is about 75.9% of the population. The second most common language is German (13.6%), followed by Portuguese (3.7%). A few people also speak French or Romansh.
Age Groups
Here's a look at the different age groups in Neggio (as of 2009):
- Children (0-9 years old): 7.9% of the population.
- Teenagers (10-19 years old): 10.9% of the population.
- Young adults (20-29 years old): 9.4% of the population.
- Adults (30-39 years old): 15.5% of the population.
- Adults (40-49 years old): 20.8% of the population.
- Adults (50-59 years old): 9.7% of the population.
- Seniors (60-69 years old): 12.3% of the population.
- Seniors (70-79 years old): 7.9% of the population.
- Seniors (over 80 years old): 5.6% of the population.
Homes and Households
In 2000, there were 137 private homes in Neggio, with an average of 2.4 people living in each home. Most of the buildings (67.6%) were single-family homes. There were also some two-family buildings (14.4%) and multi-family buildings (11.7%). A few buildings were used for both living and business.
Most apartments (74.9%) were lived in all the time. Some were used seasonally (24.0%), and a very small number (1.1%) were empty.
The historical population is shown in the chart below:
Economy of Neggio
In 2007, the unemployment rate in Neggio was 3.6%. This means a small percentage of people looking for work couldn't find a job.
Job Sectors
In 2005, jobs in Neggio were divided into three main groups:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming or forestry. Only 3 people worked in this sector.
- Secondary sector: This involves manufacturing or construction. 13 people worked in this sector.
- Tertiary sector: This covers services like shops, offices, or tourism. 60 people worked in this sector.
Many people who live in Neggio work in other towns. In 2000, 115 people commuted (traveled) out of Neggio for work, while 92 people commuted into Neggio. This means more people leave Neggio for work than come into it. Most people (64%) used a private car to get to work, while 5% used public transportation.
As of 2009, Neggio had one hotel, which is part of its service industry.
Religion in Neggio
According to the 2000 census, most people in Neggio are Roman Catholic, making up about 76.1% of the population. About 10.2% of the people belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. Another 10.23% belonged to other churches not specifically listed. About 3.41% of the population did not answer the question about their religion.
Education in Neggio
Many adults in Neggio (about 70.4% of those aged 25 to 64) have completed either non-mandatory upper secondary education or higher education, like university.
School System
In 2009, there were 61 students in Neggio. The education system in Ticino works like this:
- Kindergarten: Children can attend up to three years of non-mandatory kindergarten. In Neggio, 5 children were in kindergarten.
- Primary School: This program lasts for five years. 13 students in Neggio attended primary schools.
- Lower Secondary School: After primary school, students can choose different paths.
- Some attend a two-year middle school, followed by a two-year program to prepare for a job. 15 students were in this middle school.
- Others attend a four-year program to get ready for higher education. 15 students were in this advanced program.
Upper Secondary and Higher Education
After lower secondary school, students have several options to prepare for a trade, university, or college.
- Vocational Students: These students learn a trade. They might go to school while doing an internship (which takes three or four years) or go to school first and then do an internship. In Neggio, 5 vocational students were full-time students, and 6 were part-time.
- Professional Program: This program lasts three years and prepares students for jobs in fields like engineering, nursing, or business. 2 students were in this program.
In 2000, 16 students who lived in other towns came to school in Neggio. At the same time, 31 students from Neggio went to schools outside the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Neggio para niños
