Valcolla facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 Valcolla
Location in Switzerland
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Ticino | |
| District | Lugano | |
| City | Lugano | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 11.3 km2 (4.4 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 972 m (3,189 ft) | |
| Population
(2010-12-31)
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| • Total | 946 | |
| • Density | 83.7/km2 (216.8/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
6959
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| SFOS number | 5229 | |
| ISO 3166 code | CH-TI | |
| Surrounded by | Bidogno, Bogno, Capriasca, Cavargna (IT-CO), Certara, Cimadera, Corticiasca, Ponte Capriasca, Sonvico | |
Valcolla is a special part, or "quarter," of the city of Lugano in Switzerland. It used to be its own separate town, called a "municipality." Valcolla is located in the Ticino region.
On April 14, 2013, Valcolla and several other nearby towns, like Bogno and Sonvico, joined together to become part of the larger city of Lugano. This change helped make Lugano bigger and stronger.
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Exploring Valcolla's Location
Valcolla is found in the upper part of the Val Colla, which is a mountain valley. This valley is also where the Cassarate River begins its journey.
How Big is Valcolla?
Before it joined Lugano, Valcolla covered an area of about 11.3 square kilometers (which is about 4.4 square miles). A large part of this land, more than half, is covered by forests. About 5.89 square kilometers are forested areas.
A smaller part of the land, about 0.55 square kilometers, is used for farming. This includes fields for growing crops and pastures where animals can graze in the mountains.
About 0.38 square kilometers of Valcolla's land is developed with buildings and roads. There are also small areas of rivers and lakes. Some land is considered "unproductive," meaning it's not used for farming or buildings, often because it's very rocky or steep.
Valcolla's History as a Town
The municipality of Valcolla was created in 1956. It was formed by bringing together several smaller villages: Colla, Insone, Piandera, Scareglia, and Signôra.
Understanding Valcolla's Coat of Arms
A coat of arms is like a special symbol or emblem for a town or family. Valcolla's coat of arms has a simple design. It shows a golden bundle of grain, called a "garbe," on a green base. The background color is blue. This design likely represents the area's history or its connection to farming.
Who Lives in Valcolla?
In 2011, Valcolla had a population of 629 people. A small part of the population, about 7.7%, were people from other countries living in Valcolla in 2008.
Languages Spoken in Valcolla
Most people in Valcolla speak Italian. About 88.5% of the population spoke Italian in 2000. The second most common language is German, spoken by about 8.8% of the people. A small number of people, about 1.3%, speak French.
Age Groups in Valcolla
Looking at the population in 2009, about 8.1% of the people were children aged 0 to 9 years old. Teenagers, aged 10 to 19, made up about 8.6% of the population.
Adults aged 20 to 59 made up a larger portion of the population. People aged 40 to 49 were the largest group, making up about 19.2% of the population. Older adults, aged 60 and above, made up about 29.8% of the population.
Homes in Valcolla
In 2000, there were 245 homes in Valcolla, with an average of about 2.1 people living in each home. Most of the buildings were single-family homes. Many apartments in Valcolla were used seasonally, meaning people lived in them only at certain times of the year, like for holidays.
How Valcolla's Population Changed Over Time
The number of people living in Valcolla has changed a lot over the years. In the late 1800s, the population was over 1,000 people. However, it generally decreased throughout the 1900s. By 1970, it was below 500. In recent years, the population has started to grow again.
Working and Earning in Valcolla
In 2007, Valcolla had an unemployment rate of 4.79%. This means that almost 5% of the people who wanted to work could not find jobs.
Types of Jobs in Valcolla
In 2005, a small number of people worked in the primary sector, which includes jobs like farming. There were 8 people in this sector.
Six people worked in the secondary sector, which involves manufacturing and construction. The largest number of people, 88, worked in the tertiary sector. This sector includes jobs in services, like shops, hotels, and offices.
Commuting for Work
Many people who lived in Valcolla traveled to other places for work. In 2000, 179 people left Valcolla to work elsewhere, while only 31 people came into Valcolla for their jobs. This means Valcolla was a "net exporter" of workers. Most people used private cars to get to work.
Tourism in Valcolla
In 2009, Valcolla had one hotel. This suggests that tourism is a small but present part of the local economy.
Religion in Valcolla
Based on the 2000 census, most people in Valcolla were Roman Catholic. About 81.2% of the population belonged to the Roman Catholic Church. A smaller group, about 4.8%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. Some people belonged to other churches, and a few did not state their religion.
Learning and Education in Valcolla
Education is important in Valcolla. About 73% of adults aged 25-64 had completed either non-mandatory high school education or even higher education, like university.
Schools in Valcolla
In 2009, there were 98 students in Valcolla. The education system in Ticino, where Valcolla is located, offers different levels of schooling.
- Kindergarten: There were 18 children in kindergarten, which is not required but helps young children prepare for school.
- Primary School: This program lasts for five years. In Valcolla, 30 students attended the regular primary schools.
- Lower Secondary School: After primary school, students can choose different paths. Some attend a two-year middle school, while others go into a four-year program to prepare for higher education.
- Upper Secondary School: This level prepares students for jobs or for university. Students can choose vocational training, which combines school with internships or apprenticeships. There were students in both full-time and part-time vocational programs.
- Professional Programs: These programs last three years and prepare students for specific jobs in fields like engineering or nursing.
In 2000, 43 students from Valcolla went to schools outside the municipality.
Images for kids
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Map of Valcolla Quarter 2013
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Scareglia village
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Valcolla coat of arms
See also
In Spanish: Valcolla para niños
