Sigirino facts for kids
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Sigirino
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 Sigirino
Location in Switzerland
Sigirino
Location in Canton of Ticino
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Ticino | |
| District | Lugano | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 8.71 km2 (3.36 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 470 m (1,540 ft) | |
| Population | ||
| • Total | 596 | |
| • Density | 68.43/km2 (177.23/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
6806
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| Surrounded by | Alto Malcantone, Capriasca, Indemini, Mezzovico-Vira, Ponte Capriasca, Rivera, Torricella-Taverne, Vira (Gambarogno) | |
Sigirino was once a town (or municipality) in the Lugano area of Ticino, a canton (like a state) in Switzerland. On November 21, 2010, Sigirino joined with four other towns – Medeglia, Bironico, Camignolo, and Rivera – to form a new, bigger town called Monteceneri.
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History
Sigirino was first mentioned in old writings way back in 1335. During the Middle Ages (a long time ago, from about 500 AD to 1500 AD), Sigirino was part of a larger community called Carvina valley. This community included all the villages in the upper Vedeggio valley, and its main center was Bironico.
In 1296, records show that Como Cathedral owned land, fields, forests, and even houses in Sigirino. It's thought that Sigirino might have had some kind of protective walls or forts back then.
The local church, St. Andrew, was also first mentioned in 1296. It was completely rebuilt in the 1500s and fixed up again in the 1700s. In 1625, Sigirino got its own parish (its own church area with a priest), separating from Bironico.
For a long time, the town's economy was mostly about farming. Many people also left to find work elsewhere. Today, Sigirino is part of a busy area with businesses and factories in the valley.
Geography
Sigirino covers an area of about 8.71 square kilometers (3.36 square miles). Most of this land, about 79.1%, is covered by forests. About 6.5% of the land has buildings or roads, while 3.6% is used for farming. A small part, 1.1%, has rivers or lakes, and 8.7% is land that can't be used for farming or building, like rocky areas.
The town is located in the Lugano district. It sits on the right side of the middle Vedeggio valley, close to where the Cusella side valley begins.
Sigirino's Coat of Arms
The blazon (a special description) of Sigirino's coat of arms is: a red shield with a silver X-shape (called a saltire) and a silver tower at the top. The X-shape is a symbol for St. Andrew, who is the patron saint of the village church.
Population Facts
As of 2009, Sigirino had a population of 596 people. Over the ten years before that (1997-2007), the number of people living there grew by 45.7%.
Most people in Sigirino speak Italian (about 89.2%). Some also speak German (4.9%) or French (1.8%).
In 2008, there were more men (56.4%) than women (43.6%) living in Sigirino. The population grew by 13.3% in 2008, partly because more people moved into the town.
Here's a look at the age groups in Sigirino in 2009:
- Children (0-9 years old): 8.4%
- Teenagers (10-19 years old): 10.2%
- Young adults (20-29 years old): 12.8%
- Adults (30-39 years old): 19.1%
- Adults (40-49 years old): 21.1%
- Adults (50-59 years old): 15.4%
- Seniors (60-69 years old): 6.7%
- Seniors (70-79 years old): 3.2%
- Seniors (over 80 years old): 3.0%
The chart below shows how the population of Sigirino has changed over many years:
Interesting Places
The whole village of Osignano, which is part of Sigirino, is recognized as a special place. It's listed in the Inventory of Swiss Heritage Sites, meaning it has important historical or cultural value.
Economy
In 2007, the unemployment rate in Sigirino was 3.31%. This means a small percentage of people who wanted to work couldn't find a job.
In 2005, some people worked in the primary sector (like farming or mining). Others worked in the secondary sector (making things in factories). And some worked in the tertiary sector (providing services, like shops or offices).
Many people who live in Sigirino travel to other towns for work. In 2000, about 159 people left Sigirino to work elsewhere, while 106 people came into Sigirino for work. Most people (62.9%) used a private car to get to work, while 7.1% used public transportation.
Religion
According to the 2000 census, most people in Sigirino (68.2%) were Roman Catholic. About 8.5% belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. Some people belonged to other churches, and a few did not state their religion.
Education
In Sigirino, about 62.4% of adults (aged 25 to 64) have finished either high school or gone on to higher education, like a university.
In 2009, there were 96 students in Sigirino. The education system in Ticino offers up to three years of optional kindergarten. Sigirino had 6 children in kindergarten.
Primary school lasts for five years. In Sigirino, 31 students attended regular primary schools. After primary school, students go to lower secondary school. This can be a two-year middle school or a four-year program to prepare for university. There were 24 students in middle school and 6 in the advanced program.
Upper secondary school prepares students for a job or for university. Students can do vocational training (learning a trade) or study full-time. In Sigirino, 8 students were in full-time vocational school, and 15 were part-time. There were also 3 students in a professional program, which prepares them for jobs in fields like engineering or nursing.
In 2000, 36 students from Sigirino went to schools outside the town.
See also
In Spanish: Sigirino para niños
