Vallemaggia (district) facts for kids

A coat of arms for Vallemaggia.

Vallemaggia is a beautiful area in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. It's like a special region or district. The main town, or capital, of Vallemaggia is called Cevio. This area is known for its stunning valleys and mountains.

What is Vallemaggia?

Vallemaggia is a large valley located in the southern part of Switzerland. It is part of the canton of Ticino. A canton is like a state or a large region within Switzerland. Vallemaggia is also a "district," which is a way to divide a canton into smaller parts for local government.

Towns and Villages in Vallemaggia

The Vallemaggia district is divided into smaller areas called "circles." Each circle contains several towns and villages, which are called "municipalities." These divisions help manage the local communities.

The Rovana Circle

The Rovana circle includes these municipalities:

• Cevio: This is the main town and capital of the Vallemaggia district.
• Linescio
• Cerentino
• Campo (Vallemaggia)
• Bosco Gurin

The Maggia Circle

The Maggia circle includes these municipalities:

• Maggia
• Avegno
• Gordevio

The Lavizzara Circle

The Lavizzara circle has one main municipality:

• Lavizzara

Images for kids

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  Hamlet of Brunescio on the left flank of Vallemaggia

See also

In Spanish: Distrito de Vallemaggia para niños