Paradiso, Ticino facts for kids
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Paradiso
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 Paradiso
Location in Switzerland
Paradiso
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 | 274 m (899 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 4,368 | |
| • Density | 4,908/km2 (12,710/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
6900
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| Surrounded by | Lugano, Lake Lugano | |
Paradiso is a town in Switzerland. It is located in the canton of Ticino, near the city of Lugano. Paradiso sits right on the shore of Lake Lugano. Even though it has its own government, the city of Lugano surrounds it on all other sides.
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History of Paradiso
Paradiso was first mentioned in old records in 1335. Back then, it was called Calprino. In 1835, people started calling a part of the village Paradiso. This name became official in 1929. It helped avoid confusion with another place called Caprino across the lake.
In 1951, during some digging in Calprino, people found signs of a Roman settlement. This means people lived here a very long time ago! Later, in the 7th century, a small group of Langobard people settled in the same area.
The village of Morchino dates back to the 8th century. Other parts, like Calprino, Fontana, and Guidino, are mentioned between the 12th and 14th centuries. In 1040, a Benedictine monastery owned land in Calprino. They later owned a lot of land and a special church area in the village.
The church in Paradiso was once part of the parish of Pambio. A chapel called Beata Vergine alla Geretta has been used since the 16th century.
For a long time, the town's economy was based on farming. People grew grains and grapes for wine. In the 18th and 19th centuries, the silk industry became important.
Paradiso became a popular holiday spot in the late 1800s. This happened after the Gotthard Railway opened in 1882. The beautiful views of Lake Lugano attracted many visitors. In 1890, the funicular railway up Monte San Salvatore opened. This made it even easier for tourists to visit. The funicular and more boat traffic on the lake helped the hotel and tourism business grow. The number of people living in Paradiso also increased.
In 1966, a highway was built near Lugano. This started to change Paradiso. By the early 2000s, tourism began to slow down. Paradiso then started to become more of a residential area. Many fancy buildings were constructed for people to live in.
Geography of Paradiso
Paradiso is located at the bottom of Monte San Salvatore. It also stretches up the lower parts of the mountain. The town is right on the shores of Lake Lugano.
The municipality of Paradiso includes the main village. This village is made up of smaller areas like Calprino, Guidino, Fontana, and Morchino.
As of 1997, Paradiso covers an area of about 0.89 square kilometers (0.34 square miles).
- About 37.1% of this land is used for farming.
- About 36.0% is covered by forests.
- About 58.4% has buildings or roads.
- A small part, 1.1%, is rivers or lakes.
Most of the built-up area is for homes and other buildings. Roads and transport take up a good portion too. Parks and sports fields make up a smaller part.
Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Paradiso has a special design. It shows a golden lion standing up on a green background. At the very bottom, there are three wavy green lines on a silver (white) background.
People and Population
In 2020, Paradiso had a population of 4,999 people. Out of these, 2,026 were Swiss citizens. The other 2,973 were foreign citizens, mostly from Italy.
Most people in Paradiso speak Italian. About 66.7% of the population spoke Italian in 2000. German was the second most common language, spoken by 10.0% of people. Serbo-Croatian was third, at 6.9%.
In 2008, there were 25 babies born to Swiss citizens and 19 to non-Swiss citizens. In the same year, 21 Swiss citizens and 13 non-Swiss citizens passed away. The population of Swiss citizens increased by 66 in 2008. The non-Swiss population increased by 53 people. This shows a total population growth rate of 3.4%.
The age groups in Paradiso in 2009 were:
- Children (0-9 years old): 7.4%
- Teenagers (10-19 years old): 7.8%
- Young adults (20-29 years old): 11.3%
- Adults (30-59 years old): 45.5%
- Seniors (60+ years old): 27.9%
In 2000, there were 1,762 homes in Paradiso. On average, there were 2 people living in each home. About 15.1% of homes were owned by the people living in them.
The chart below shows how the population of Paradiso has changed over the years:
Economy
In 2007, the unemployment rate in Paradiso was 5.96%. This means about 6 out of every 100 people looking for a job could not find one.
In 2005, there were different types of jobs in Paradiso:
- Primary sector: 11 people worked in farming or similar jobs.
- Secondary sector: 194 people worked in manufacturing or construction.
- Tertiary sector: 1,671 people worked in services, like hotels, shops, or offices.
Many people travel to Paradiso for work. In 2000, 1,742 workers came into the town. At the same time, 1,277 workers left Paradiso to work elsewhere. This means more people come to Paradiso for jobs than leave it.
In 2009, Paradiso had 10 hotels. These hotels had a total of 621 rooms and 1,160 beds for visitors.
Religion
According to the 2000 census, most people in Paradiso were Roman Catholic. About 61.5% of the population belonged to this church. Another 7.2% were part of the Swiss Reformed Church. Some people belonged to other churches, and some did not state their religion.
Education
In Paradiso, many adults have completed higher education. About 56.7% of people aged 25 to 64 have finished either advanced high school or college.
In 2009, there were 370 students in Paradiso. The education system in Ticino offers different levels of schooling:
- Kindergarten: Up to three years of non-required kindergarten. In Paradiso, 69 children were in kindergarten.
- Primary School: This program lasts for five years. 101 students attended standard primary schools.
- Lower Secondary School: Students can choose different paths here. Some go to a two-year middle school. Others go to a four-year program to prepare for college.
- Upper Secondary School: This prepares students for a job or for university. Students can do vocational training (learning a trade) or go to school full-time.
- Professional Program: This program lasts three years. It prepares students for jobs in fields like engineering, nursing, or business.
In 2000, 23 students came to Paradiso from other towns for school. However, 317 residents of Paradiso went to schools outside the town.
Transport
Paradiso has a railway station. It is on the Swiss Federal Railway's Gotthard Railway line. Trains run regularly every half-hour. They connect Paradiso to Bellinzona, Lugano, and Chiasso. Some trains even go to Milan in Italy.
Buses also connect Paradiso to central Lugano. The Trasporti Pubblici Luganesi (TPL) operates frequent bus services. Routes 1 and 2 serve Paradiso, with buses coming every 15 minutes or less.
Boats on Lake Lugano also provide services. These boats are mainly for tourists. But they also connect Paradiso to other towns along the lake. Some of these towns can only be reached by boat!
Finally, the Monte San Salvatore funicular connects Paradiso to the top of Monte San Salvatore. This is a fun way to get great views!
See also
In Spanish: Paradiso (Tesino) para niños
