Locarno, Ticino

Switzerland

Provincial capital46.1709° N, 8.7995° E

In Ticino, Switzerland, Locarno is a provincial capital. It is home to 15,824 people.

Population15,824

ProvinceTicino

Coordinates46.1709° N, 8.7995° E

CountrySwitzerland

Rank in Switzerland#86 of 13,198

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About Locarno

Locarno can be found at 46.17° N, 8.80° E in the Northern Hemisphere. It is part of the Ticino division in Switzerland.

With a population of 15,824, Locarno ranks #86 among the 13,198 cities and localities registered in Switzerland.

Cities in Ticino

Ticino is one of Switzerland's administrative regions. Locarno is one of its main cities, along with Lugano, Bellinzona, Mendrisio. Locarno has 15,824 inhabitants.

Lugano63,185 Bellinzona43,220 Mendrisio14,942 Chiasso8,060 Giubiasco7,752 Pregassona7,548 Minusio6,653 Viganello6,375 Losone6,070 Biasca5,885

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#1 Zürich415,367 #2 Genève201,741 #3 Basel177,595 #4 Lausanne139,111 #5 Bern121,631

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Locarno?

Locarno has a population of 15,824. It ranks #86 in Switzerland by population.

What province or state is Locarno in?

Locarno is located in Ticino, Switzerland.

Where is Locarno located?

Locarno is located at coordinates 46.17° N, 8.80° E in Ticino, Switzerland.

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