Vergeletto facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Vergeletto
Former municipality of Switzerland
Coat of arms
Vergeletto Location in Switzerland Show map of Switzerland Vergeletto Location in Canton of Ticino Show map of Canton of Ticino
Country	Switzerland
Canton	Ticino
District	Locarno
Area
• Total	40.79 km2 (15.75 sq mi)
Elevation	906 m (2,972 ft)
Population  (December 2004)
• Total	65
• Density	1.594/km2 (4.13/sq mi)
Postal code	6664
Surrounded by	Campo (Vallemaggia), Craveggia (IT-VB), Gresso, Maggia, Onsernone, Santa Maria Maggiore (IT-VB)

Vergeletto was once a small town, or municipality, located in the Ticino area of Switzerland. It was part of the Locarno district. On April 10, 2016, Vergeletto joined with three other nearby towns – Gresso, Mosogno, and Isorno – to form a larger town called Onsernone. So, Vergeletto is now part of Onsernone.

A Look at Vergeletto's History

Vergeletto has a long history! Back in the Middle Ages, it was part of a larger community called the Onsernone Vicinanza. This was a group of villages that worked together.

For a while, Vergeletto was also connected to the town of Gresso. They were one municipality until 1882, when they became separate towns. Vergeletto also got its own church area, or parish, in 1757, after being part of Russo's parish for many years.

Where is Vergeletto?

The beautiful Vergeletto valley

Vergeletto covers an area of about 40.79 square kilometers (about 15.75 square miles). A big part of this land, almost 43%, is covered by forests. About 0.5% of the land is used for farming.

A small part, 0.6%, has buildings and roads. Rivers and lakes make up about 2.4% of the area. The rest, a large 37.9%, is land that isn't used for farming or building, like rocky areas or wild plants.

What Does Vergeletto's Coat of Arms Mean?

The coat of arms for Vergeletto comes from an old family called Garbani. This family was very important in the village. Some members of the Garbani family were famous judges and leaders in Switzerland. The coat of arms shows their connection to the town.

Who Lives in Vergeletto?

In 2014, Vergeletto had a population of 60 people. In 2008, about 7.7% of the people living there were from other countries. Over ten years, from 1997 to 2007, the number of people living in Vergeletto went down by about 34.8%.

Most people in Vergeletto speak Italian, which is 93.8% of the population. A smaller number, 4.6%, speak German. Even fewer, 1.5%, speak Spanish.

In 2008, there were slightly more women than men. About 46.8% of the population were men, and 53.2% were women. Most of the people were Swiss citizens.

How the Population Changed

In 2008, the total number of Swiss people in Vergeletto increased by 4. The number of non-Swiss people increased by 1. This means the population grew by 8.3% that year.

Age Groups in Vergeletto

Looking at the ages of people in Vergeletto in 2009:

• Only 1 child was under 9 years old.
• 1 teenager was between 10 and 19.
• 2 adults were between 20 and 29.
• 3 people were between 30 and 39.
• 5 people were between 40 and 49.
• 14 people were between 50 and 59.
• 12 people were between 60 and 69.
• 8 people were between 70 and 79.
• 16 people were over 80 years old.

Homes in Vergeletto

In 2000, there were 35 homes in Vergeletto, with about 1.9 people living in each home. Most of the buildings were single-family homes (83.1%). There were also some two-family buildings and a few larger apartment buildings.

Many apartments in Vergeletto are used only during certain seasons, like for holidays. In 2000, 65.4% of the apartments were used seasonally, while 32.7% were lived in all year round.

Historical Population Numbers

Here's how the population of Vergeletto has changed over the years:

What Kind of Work Do People Do?

In 2007, Vergeletto had a very low unemployment rate of 1.67%. This means almost everyone who wanted a job had one.

In 2005, a few people worked in different areas:

• 2 people worked in the primary sector, which includes things like farming.
• 2 people worked in the secondary sector, like manufacturing or building.
• 2 people worked in the tertiary sector, which includes services like shops or tourism.

In 2000, more people left Vergeletto for work than came into the town for work. Most people used a private car to get to work (61.1%), while a smaller number (11.1%) used public transportation.

Religion in Vergeletto

According to the 2000 census, most people in Vergeletto were Roman Catholic, about 92.3%. A smaller group, 6.2%, belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church.

Learning and Education

Education is important in Vergeletto. About 55.6% of adults (aged 25 to 64) have finished high school or gone on to higher education, like university.

In 2009, there was 1 student in Vergeletto. The education system in Ticino, the area where Vergeletto is, offers different levels of schooling:

• Kindergarten: Up to three years of optional schooling before primary school.
• Primary School: This program lasts for five years.
• Lower Secondary School: Students can choose between a two-year middle school or a four-year program to prepare for higher education. In 2009, 1 student was in the two-year middle school.

After lower secondary school, students can go to upper secondary school. This prepares them for a job or for university. Some students learn a trade while working, like an apprenticeship.

Fun Places to Visit in Vergeletto

Vergeletto has some interesting places to see:

• Annunciazione di Maria Vergine Church: This church was built in 1610. Inside, you can find a beautiful wooden statue of the Virgin Mary and the Archangel Gabriel.
• Casa Garbani: This is an elegant old house from the 1700s. It was built by the important Garbani family and is located in the upper part of the village.
• Il mulino: This is an 18th-century mill right in the middle of the village. It shows how people used to grind grain a long time ago.
• Il nucleo: This area is at the entrance of the valley. It's a great starting point for amazing trips into the mountains, to places like the Salei, Arena, and Ribia mountain refuges.
• The Zott-Salei Telepheric: This is an aerial tramway, like a cable car. It starts a few kilometers from the village in a place called Zott and takes you up to the Salei mountain pasture.

See also

In Spanish: Vergeletto para niños