Sant'Antonino facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 Sant'Antonino
Location in Switzerland
Sant'Antonino
Location in Canton of Ticino
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Ticino | |
| District | Bellinzona | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 6.55 km2 (2.53 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 226 m (741 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 2,542 | |
| • Density | 388.1/km2 (1,005.2/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
6592
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| Surrounded by | Cadenazzo, Camorino, Giubiasco, Gudo, Isone | |
Sant'Antonino is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Bellinzona area of the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. It's a place with a mix of history and modern life.
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A Look at Sant'Antonino's Past
Sant'Antonino was first mentioned way back in 1219. People found old Roman graves in an area called al Sasso, showing that people lived here a very long time ago!
During the Middle Ages, important churches and hospitals owned land in Sant'Antonino. These included the Church of S. Pietro in Bellinzona and the cathedral of Como.
The village was part of the Bellinzona church area until 1442. Later, it formed its own church area with a nearby town called Cadenazzo. The first church in Sant'Antonino was built before 1291. It was rebuilt in the 1500s and 1600s in the beautiful Baroque style.
For a long time, people in Sant'Antonino mostly farmed and raised animals. In the late 1800s, they got more land for farming by improving the area near the Magadino river.
Starting in the 1960s, Sant'Antonino began to grow. Many people moved here because it's close to Bellinzona, a bigger city. Today, it's also home to many businesses and factories.
Exploring Sant'Antonino's Geography
Sant'Antonino covers an area of about 6.59 square kilometers (about 2.5 square miles). A big part of this land, about 43.2%, is used for farming. Forests cover another large part, about 44.3%.
About 16.8% of the land has buildings and roads. A small amount, 1.8%, is covered by rivers or lakes. The rest, about 0.6%, is land that can't be used for farming or building.
The town is in the Bellinzona district, in the Magadino river valley. It sits on the northern side of a mountain called Monte Ceneri. Sant'Antonino includes the main village and two smaller areas called Paiardi and Vigana.
Understanding the Sant'Antonino Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Sant'Antonino is red. It shows a silver eagle with its wings spread out. The eagle is holding a silver sword with a gold handle in its claws. This design represents the town.
Who Lives in Sant'Antonino?
Sant'Antonino has a population of about 2,274 people (as of 2010). Many people from other countries also live here.
Most people in Sant'Antonino speak Italian, which is the main language in this part of Switzerland. Some people also speak German or Portuguese.
The population includes a mix of ages. About 9.6% are children under 9 years old, and 11.7% are teenagers between 10 and 19. The largest group is adults between 30 and 49 years old.
How Sant'Antonino Makes a Living
Sant'Antonino has a strong economy with many jobs. In 2005, about 90 people worked in farming. More than 500 people worked in factories and manufacturing. The biggest number of jobs, over 1,100, are in the service industry. This includes jobs like retail, healthcare, and tourism.
Many people who live in Sant'Antonino also work in other nearby towns. However, more people come into Sant'Antonino for work than leave it. This means the town is a busy place for jobs!
Religion in Sant'Antonino
Most people in Sant'Antonino are Roman Catholic. A smaller number belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. There are also people who follow other religions or do not have a specific religious belief.
Learning in Sant'Antonino
Sant'Antonino has a good education system. Many adults have finished high school or gone on to college.
The town has schools for all ages. There are kindergartens for young children. Then, students go to primary school for five years. After that, they can choose different paths for secondary school, like preparing for a trade or getting ready for university.
Many students from Sant'Antonino also go to schools in other towns. This shows how connected the education system is in the region.
Getting Around Sant'Antonino
Sant'Antonino has its own railway station, called Sant'Antonino. This station is on the train line that connects Giubiasco and Locarno, making it easy for people to travel by train.
See also
In Spanish: Sant'Antonino (Tesino) para niños
