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Tenero-Contra Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Tenero-Contra Location in Canton of Ticino Show map of Canton of Ticino
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Ticino
District	Locarno
Area
• Total	3.69 km2 (1.42 sq mi)
Elevation	202 m (663 ft)
Population  (Dec 2020 )
• Total	3,201
• Density	867.5/km2 (2,247/sq mi)
Postal code	6598
Surrounded by	Brione sopra Minusio, Gambarogno, Gordola, Locarno, Mergoscia, Minusio

Tenero-Contra is a small town, also known as a municipality, located in the Locarno district. It is part of the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. This charming place is known for its beautiful views and friendly community.

Exploring Tenero-Contra's Landscape

A beautiful view of Lago Maggiore with Locarno and Ascona in the foreground.

An aerial view of Tenero-Contra from 1964.

Tenero-Contra covers an area of about 3.69 square kilometers (1.42 square miles). A large part of this land is covered by forests. About 45.5% of the area is forested, making it a green and natural place.

How Land is Used

The land in Tenero-Contra is used in different ways:

• About 27.4% of the land is used for farming. This includes growing crops and vineyards.
• Around 36.0% of the area has buildings and roads. This is where people live and work.
• A small part, about 1.9%, is made up of rivers or lakes.
• Another 1.9% is unproductive land, like rocky areas.

Many buildings are homes, making up 13.3% of the total area. Parks and sports fields also take up a good portion, about 12.5%, providing space for fun and activities.

People of Tenero-Contra

Tenero-Contra is home to about 3,024 people, as of December 2016. Over the past ten years (1997–2007), the number of people living here grew by 9.2%.

Languages Spoken

Most people in Tenero-Contra speak Italian. About 79.5% of the population uses Italian as their main language.

• German is the second most common language, spoken by 12.1% of residents.
• Serbo-Croatian is spoken by 1.7% of the people.
• A few people also speak French or Romansh.

Population Details

In 2008, the population was almost evenly split between males and females. About 48.3% were male and 51.7% were female.

• Many people living here are Swiss citizens.
• About 26.2% of the population are people from other countries.

Age Groups

The town has a mix of all age groups:

• Children aged 0-9 make up about 10.2% of the population.
• Teenagers aged 10-19 also make up about 10.2%.
• Adults between 20 and 59 years old make up a large part of the population.
• About 27.2% of the population are seniors, aged 60 and above.

Homes and Households

In 2000, there were 992 private homes in Tenero-Contra. On average, each home had 2.3 people living in it.

• Most of the homes were single-family houses (64.1%).
• There were also buildings with two families or multiple families.
• Most apartments (77.6%) were lived in all year round.

Historical Population Growth

The number of people living in Tenero-Contra has grown a lot over the years:

A famous person, Sir John Carew Eccles, who won the Nobel Prize, lived and passed away in Tenero-Contra.

Working and Economy

In 2007, Tenero-Contra had an unemployment rate of 4.42%. This means a small number of people who wanted to work couldn't find jobs.

Types of Jobs

People in Tenero-Contra work in different areas:

• Primary sector: This includes jobs like farming. About 29 people worked in this area in 2005.
• Secondary sector: This involves manufacturing and construction. About 344 people worked here.
• Tertiary sector: This covers services, like shops, hotels, and offices. About 654 people worked in this sector.

Many people travel to Tenero-Contra for work. In 2000, 854 workers came into the municipality, while 692 left to work elsewhere. This means more people come to work in Tenero-Contra than leave it.

Travel to Work

Most people use a private car to get to work (56.8%). About 10.4% use public transportation.

Tourism

Tenero-Contra is also a place for visitors. In 2009, there were 5 hotels with a total of 60 rooms, offering places for tourists to stay.

Beliefs and Religion

Based on the 2000 census, most people in Tenero-Contra are Roman Catholic, making up about 76.9% of the population.

• About 9.7% of residents belong to the Swiss Reformed Church.
• Some people belong to other churches, and a small number did not state their religion.

Learning and Education

Education is important in Tenero-Contra. About 63.5% of adults (aged 25-64) have finished high school or gone on to higher education, like university.

Schools in Tenero-Contra

In 2009, there were 415 students in Tenero-Contra.

• Kindergarten: The education system in Ticino offers up to three years of non-required kindergarten. In Tenero-Contra, 61 children attended kindergarten.
• Primary School: This program lasts for five years. In the village, 144 students attended regular primary schools.
• Lower Secondary School: After primary school, students can choose different paths. Some go to a two-year middle school, while others join a four-year program to prepare for university.
• Upper Secondary School: This level prepares students for a job or for university. Students can learn a trade through internships or apprenticeships.

Many students from Tenero-Contra also attend schools in other towns.

Getting Around

Tenero-Contra has its own railway station, called Tenero. This station is on the Giubiasco–Locarno line, making it easy for people to travel by train.

See also

In Spanish: Tenero-Contra para niños