Onsernone facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Onsernone
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Ticino | |
| District | Locarno | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 105.38 km2 (40.69 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 802 m (2,631 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 663 | |
| • Density | 6.292/km2 (16.295/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
6662
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| Localities | Russo, Crana, Vocaglia, Corbella, Comologno, Cappellino, Gresso, Isorno, Mosogno, Spruga, Vergeletto | |
| Surrounded by | Borgnone, Craveggia (IT-VB), Gresso, Isorno, Maggia, Mosogno, Re (IT-VB), Vergeletto | |
Onsernone is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the beautiful canton of Ticino in Switzerland. It's part of the Locarno area.
This municipality is known for its stunning natural beauty, especially the Onsernone valley. The valley is a great place for exploring and enjoying the outdoors.
How Onsernone Was Formed
Onsernone wasn't always one big municipality. It was created in 1995 when three smaller towns decided to join together. These towns were Comologno, Crana, and Russo.
Later, in 2016, Onsernone grew even bigger. Four more municipalities merged into it. These were Vergeletto, Gresso, Mosogno, and Isorno. This made Onsernone the larger municipality it is today.
Places in Onsernone
The municipality of Onsernone includes several charming villages and hamlets. Some of these places are Russo, Crana, Vocaglia, Corbella, Comologno, and Cappellino.
Other villages that joined later include Gresso, Isorno, Mosogno, Spruga, and Vergeletto. Each of these places adds to the unique character of Onsernone.
Images for kids
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Village center of Russo
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Parish church of S. Bernardo in Mosogno
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Auressio village
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House near Berzona
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Chapel of St. John Nepomuk
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Historic old mill of Loco, now a museum
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Salei lake near Vergeletto village
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Center of Mosogno village
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Russo village church
See also
In Spanish: Onsernone para niños
