Novaggio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 Novaggio
Location in Switzerland
Novaggio
Location in Canton of Ticino
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Ticino | |
| District | Lugano | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4.34 km2 (1.68 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 641 m (2,103 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 821 | |
| • Density | 189.2/km2 (489.9/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
6986
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| Surrounded by | Aranno, Astano, Bedigliora, Curio Miglieglia, Banco Ponte Tresa Varese(IT-VA) | |
Novaggio is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Lugano district of the canton of Ticino, Switzerland. It's a lovely place nestled in the mid-Malcantone valley.
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History of Novaggio
Early Times and Old Buildings
Novaggio was first mentioned in old records in the year 1244. But people lived there much earlier! Graves found in nearby areas like Pazz and Traversagna show that there was a settlement during the Iron Age. The Iron Age was a time when people started using iron to make tools and weapons.
In the Early Middle Ages, which was a long time ago, a monastery (a place where monks live) from Como owned land in Novaggio. The big church in Como, called the Como Cathedral, also owned a farm and a mill there. In 1294, another monastery, the Humiliati monastery of Astano, had property in the village.
Novaggio, along with nearby towns like Curio, Banco, and Bedigliora, used to be part of a special area called a kastlanei. This was like a small region ruled by a local official. There were probably some old forts or strongholds around Novaggio, but we don't know exactly where they were or what they looked like.
Churches and Hospitals
The Church of S. Siro was first talked about in 1352. It became a parish church (a church that serves a local community) in 1632. The building you see today was built in 1625.
Later, in the late 1800s, a local family started an Evangelical church community. They built their own church in 1902 and even started an Evangelical school.
In 1905, a doctor named Fausto Buzzi-Cantone built a large house called Villa Alta. His partner, Alice Meier, opened a small hospital in the villa's park. People from Novaggio could get free medical care there. Later, the Swiss government bought the villa and turned it into a military hospital in 1922.
Work and Life in the Past
In the 1800s, people found silver and gold in the rocks around Novaggio! They started mining these precious metals and built a special oven to process the ore. Before this, most people in Novaggio made a living from farming. Because there wasn't much land for farming, many people had to leave Novaggio to find work elsewhere. Today, most people who live in Novaggio work in the nearby valleys.
Geography of Novaggio
Novaggio covers an area of about 4.31 square kilometers (which is about 1.66 square miles). A big part of this area, about 78.2%, is covered by forests. Imagine lots of trees! About 12.3% of the land is used for farming, like growing crops or for pastures where animals graze. The rest, about 8.4%, is where buildings and roads are, and a small part is unproductive land.
The town is located in the Lugano district, right in the middle of the Malcantone valley. It's a beautiful area with lots of nature.
People of Novaggio
Population and Languages
Novaggio has a population of about 801 people (as of December 2004). Over the last 10 years (from 1997 to 2007), the number of people living here grew by about 16.5%.
Most people in Novaggio speak Italian, which is about 80% of the population. The second most common language is German, spoken by about 14.1% of the people. A smaller number, about 2.5%, speak French.
Age Groups
Looking at the different age groups in Novaggio (as of 2009):
- About 10.2% of the people are children aged 0 to 9 years old.
- About 11.9% are teenagers aged 10 to 19.
- Adults aged 20 to 59 make up about 53.5% of the population.
- Older adults, aged 60 and above, make up about 24.4% of the population.
Economy of Novaggio
What People Do for Work
In 2007, the unemployment rate in Novaggio was 3%, which means most people who wanted to work had jobs.
People in Novaggio work in different types of jobs:
- Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming. In 2005, a few people worked in this area.
- Secondary sector: This involves making things, like in factories or construction. About 17 people worked in this sector.
- Tertiary sector: This is the biggest sector and includes jobs that provide services, like working in shops, offices, or hotels. About 184 people worked in this sector.
Many people who live in Novaggio travel to other towns for work. Also, Novaggio has a few hotels. In 2009, there were 3 hotels with a total of 31 rooms and 74 beds for visitors.
Religion in Novaggio
Most people in Novaggio are Roman Catholic, making up about 67% of the population (as of 2000). About 16.2% belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. There are also some people who belong to other churches or did not state their religion.
Education in Novaggio
Schools and Learning
Many adults in Novaggio have a good education. About 78.4% of people aged 25-64 have finished high school or gone on to higher education, like university.
In 2009, there were 157 students in Novaggio. The education system in Ticino, the canton where Novaggio is located, offers different levels of schooling:
- Kindergarten: Children can go to kindergarten for up to three years before primary school. In Novaggio, 32 children were in kindergarten.
- Primary School: This program lasts for five years. There were 53 students in primary schools in Novaggio.
- Lower Secondary School: After primary school, students can choose different paths. Some go to a two-year middle school, and others go to a four-year program to get ready for higher education. There were 38 students in middle school and 12 in the advanced program.
- Upper Secondary School: This level prepares students for jobs or for university. Students can learn a trade or continue their studies. There were 8 students in full-time vocational training and 11 in part-time vocational training.
- Professional Program: This three-year program prepares students for jobs in fields like engineering or nursing. There were 3 students in this program.
Images for kids
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Aerial view of Novaggio (1966)
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View of the bell tower of the Church of San Siro in a snowstorm
See also
In Spanish: Novaggio para niños
