Viganello facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Viganello
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| Country | Switzerland |
| Canton | Ticino |
| District | Lugano |
| City | Lugano |
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| • Total | 1.2 km2 (0.5 sq mi) |
| Population
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| • Total | 7,466 |
| • Density | 6,220/km2 (16,100/sq mi) |
Viganello is a special part, called a quarter, of the big city of Lugano in Switzerland. Think of it like a neighborhood within a larger city. Viganello used to be its own small town, or "municipality," before it became part of Lugano in 2004. People first wrote about Viganello way back in the year 1300, calling it de Viganello.
Discover Viganello: A Quarter of Lugano
Viganello is located in the beautiful country of Switzerland. It's known for being a lively part of Lugano. Being a quarter means it's an important section of the city, with its own history and community.
How Viganello Grew Over Time
Viganello wasn't always as big as it is today. It started as a small place and slowly grew.
- In 1783, only 238 people lived there.
- By 1850, the population had grown to 319 people.
- A big jump happened by 1910, when 1,477 people called Viganello home.
- In 1950, the number of residents reached 2,163.
- By 1990, Viganello was home to 5,587 people.
- As of 2012, about 7,466 people live in Viganello.
This shows how Viganello changed from a small village into a busy quarter of Lugano. The area also included a smaller village called Albonago.
Images for kids
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A map showing the Viganello quarter in 2013.
