Vico Morcote facts for kids
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Vico Morcote
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 Vico Morcote
Location in Switzerland
Vico Morcote
Location in Canton of Ticino
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Ticino | |
| District | Lugano | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.97 km2 (0.76 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 442 m (1,450 ft) | |
| Population
(Dec 2020 )
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| • Total | 422 | |
| • Density | 214.2/km2 (554.8/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
6921
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| Surrounded by | Brusino Arsizio, Lugano, Melide, Morcote | |
Vico Morcote is a small town, also called a municipality, located in the Ticino area of Switzerland. It is part of the Lugano district. This charming village is known for being close to Lake Lugano. It sits on a hillside, about one kilometer above the larger village of Morcote. Its location has helped it stay a quiet, traditional village.
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Geography
Vico Morcote covers an area of about 1.91 square kilometers (0.74 square miles). A large part of this land, about 73%, is covered by forests. About 16% of the land is used for farming, growing crops or for pastures where animals graze. The remaining 12% of the area has buildings and roads. This includes homes and other structures.
Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Vico Morcote has a special design. It shows a blue background with a silver spring of water. This spring flows from a green base. A silver goat is shown drinking from the spring.
People and Population
Vico Morcote has a population of about 293 people. Around 35% of the people living here are from other countries.
Most people in Vico Morcote speak Italian, which is the main language. After Italian, German is the next most common language spoken. A smaller number of people also speak French.
The population of Vico Morcote has changed over the years. In the early 1900s, there were fewer than 200 people. By the year 2000, the population had grown to 250.
Most homes in Vico Morcote are single-family houses. Many apartments in the town are used only during certain seasons, like for vacations.
Economy
In Vico Morcote, most jobs are in the service industry. This includes things like hotels and restaurants. There are also a few jobs in other areas, like farming.
The town has a few small hotels and places to eat. It is also home to a special building run by the International Institute of Architecture (I2A). This institute is a European branch of a larger architecture school.
Many people who live in Vico Morcote travel to other towns for work. Some people also come into Vico Morcote from other places for their jobs. Most people use a private car to get to work.
Religion
Based on information from the year 2000, most people in Vico Morcote are Roman Catholic. A smaller group of people belong to the Swiss Reformed Church. Some people belong to other churches, and a few did not state their religion.
Vico Morcote is known as the birthplace of Iohannes. He was a Roman soldier and the father of Pope Anicetus.
Education
In Vico Morcote, many adults have completed higher education. This means they have gone to a university or a special college.
The local education system offers several options for students. Children can attend non-mandatory kindergarten before primary school. Primary school lasts for five years. After primary school, students can go to a middle school program or a program that prepares them for higher education.
For older students, there are options to prepare for a trade or to go to a university. Some students attend school full-time, while others combine school with an internship or apprenticeship.
Most students from Vico Morcote attend schools outside the municipality. Only a few students from other towns come to school in Vico Morcote.
Images for kids
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Aerial view by Walter Mittelholzer (1919)
See also
In Spanish: Vico Morcote para niños
