Vogorno facts for kids
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Vogorno
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 Vogorno
Location in Switzerland
Vogorno
Location in Canton of Ticino
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| Country | Switzerland | |
| Canton | Ticino | |
| District | Locarno | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 23.88 km2 (9.22 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 461 m (1,512 ft) | |
| Population
(December 2019)
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| • Total | 270 | |
| • Density | 11.31/km2 (29.3/sq mi) | |
| Postal code |
6632
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| Surrounded by | Corippo, Cugnasco, Gordola, Lavertezzo, Mergoscia, Preonzo | |
Vogorno is a small village in Switzerland. It used to be its own town, called a municipality. Vogorno is part of the Ticino region, near the city of Locarno. The village sits above a lake called Lago di Vogorno. This lake is actually a reservoir, which is a large artificial lake used to store water. It was created by the Verzasca Dam.
In 2020, Vogorno joined with several other nearby villages. These included Sonogno, Corippo, Brione (Verzasca), and Frasco. Together, they formed a new, larger municipality named Verzasca.
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Exploring Vogorno's Geography
Vogorno covers an area of about 23.88 square kilometers (about 9.2 square miles). A small part of this land, about 1.6%, is used for farming. Most of the area, nearly 60%, is covered by forests.
About 1.3% of Vogorno's land has buildings or roads. Rivers and lakes make up about 3% of the area. The remaining 22.8% is land that cannot be used for farming or building. This includes rocky areas and places with wild plants.
Understanding Vogorno's Coat of Arms
The coat of arms for Vogorno has a special design. It features a blue shield with a white "Tau cross" in the middle. This cross looks like the letter 'T'. Around the cross are six golden stars. At the very top of the shield, there is a red cross on a white background.
Vogorno's Population and People
As of 2019, Vogorno has a population of 270 people. A small number of these residents, about 5.2%, are people from other countries. Over the ten years from 1997 to 2007, the number of people living in Vogorno decreased slightly.
Most people in Vogorno speak Italian. About 83.9% of the population uses Italian as their main language. German is the second most common language, spoken by about 13.8% of residents. A small number of people, 1.3%, speak Spanish.
In 2008, the population was almost evenly split between males and females. About 48.4% were male and 51.6% were female. Most of the residents were Swiss citizens.
Vogorno has a mix of age groups. In 2009, about 5.6% of the population were children aged 0-9 years old. Teenagers (10-19 years old) made up about 6.3%. Adults aged 20-59 made up a larger portion of the population. Older adults, aged 60 and above, made up about 31.4% of the population.
In 2000, there were 147 homes in Vogorno. On average, about 2.1 people lived in each home. Most of the buildings were single-family homes. Many apartments in Vogorno are used only during certain seasons, like for holidays.
Here is how Vogorno's population has changed over time:
| Year | Population |
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| 1850 | 658 |
| 1900 | 661 |
| 1950 | 364 |
| 1970 | 252 |
| 1990 | 268 |
| 2000 | 304 |
Economy and Jobs in Vogorno
In 2007, Vogorno had a low unemployment rate of 1.94%. This means most people who wanted to work had a job.
In 2005, there were 26 people working in the primary economic sector. This sector includes jobs like farming or forestry. There were 7 businesses in this area.
The secondary sector employed 11 people. This sector includes jobs like manufacturing or construction. There were 3 businesses in this area.
The tertiary sector had 22 people working. This sector includes jobs like services, tourism, or retail. There were 8 businesses in this area.
Many people who live in Vogorno travel to other towns for work. In 2000, 100 residents worked outside the municipality. Only 14 people came into Vogorno for work. Most workers, about 60.7%, used a private car to get to their jobs.
Religion in Vogorno
According to the 2000 census, most people in Vogorno are Roman Catholic. About 85.2% of the population belonged to the Roman Catholic Church.
About 6.6% of residents belonged to the Swiss Reformed Church. A small number of people belonged to other churches or did not state their religion.
Education in Vogorno
Many adults in Vogorno have a good education. About 63% of people aged 25-64 have completed high school or even higher education. This could be a university or a specialized college.
In 2009, there were 29 students in Vogorno. The education system in Ticino, the region Vogorno is in, offers up to three years of optional kindergarten. In Vogorno, 3 children were in kindergarten.
The primary school program lasts for five years. In Vogorno, 10 students attended these primary schools. After primary school, students go to lower secondary school. This can be a two-year middle school or a four-year program to prepare for higher education. There were 9 students in the two-year middle school and 2 in the four-year program.
After lower secondary, students can choose different paths. Some go to upper secondary school to prepare for a trade or college. In Ticino, students can learn a trade while working or attend school full-time. In Vogorno, 2 students were full-time vocational students, and 2 were part-time. One student was in a professional program, which prepares them for jobs in fields like engineering or nursing.
In 2000, 6 students came to Vogorno for school from other towns. However, 17 students from Vogorno went to schools outside the municipality.
See also
In Spanish: Vogorno para niños
