Cities & Towns
Showing top 30 of 242 placesThe district of Distretto di Lugano spans 336 km² and contains 1 municipalities, with Lugano as its main town. Its estimated population of 182 541 gives a density of 543 /km² Hover over municipalities on the map to explore the district.
... and 212 more places in Distretto di Lugano
Maps & Downloads
SVG · PNG · 600 pxDistretto di Lugano district map with municipality boundaries, Switzerland
District outline with municipality boundaries
Ticino canton map with Distretto di Lugano district highlighted, Switzerland
District highlighted in its canton context
Municipalities / Gemeinden
1 municipalitiesDistretto di Lugano contains 1 municipality (Gemeinden). The largest is Lugano at 86 km² Lugano has the most mapped buildings (16 338 in OSM).
| Municipality | Population | Area km² | Buildings | Postcodes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lugano | 93 341 | 86 | 16 338 | 27 | View |
Postcodes
93 postcode areasThe district of Distretto di Lugano is served by 93 postcode areas covering roughly 1 000 km² with a total of 151 583 mapped buildings. Postcodes in Distretto di Lugano begin with the digit 6 (i.e.), placing the district in this Swiss postal zone. The most built-up postcode is 6900, with approximately 3 605 buildings. The map colours each postcode area by its numerical code, with lower codes in blue/purple and higher codes in orange.
| # | Code | Name | Buildings | Population | Area km² | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | 3 605 | 22 983 | 9.38 | View → | |
| 2 | - | 1 454 | 1 681 | 4.66 | View → | |
| 3 | - | 1 245 | 3 368 | 3.02 | View → | |
| 4 | - | 991 | 1 732 | 2.28 | View → | |
| 5 | - | 951 | 3 812 | 10.71 | View → | |
| 6 | - | 921 | 3 074 | 4.1 | View → | |
| 7 | - | 839 | 3 462 | 2.0 | View → | |
| 8 | - | 821 | 1 563 | 3.03 | View → | |
| 9 | - | 795 | 2 188 | 14.1 | View → | |
| 10 | - | 786 | 4 850 | 4.19 | View → | |
| 11 | - | 779 | 1 771 | 2.63 | View → | |
| 12 | - | 750 | 1 180 | 1.06 | View → | |
| 13 | - | 681 | 1 521 | 2.06 | View → | |
| 14 | - | 644 | 7 331 | 9.1 | View → | |
| 15 | - | 637 | 12 821 | 9.81 | View → | |
| 16 | - | 635 | 1 099 | 3.04 | View → | |
| 17 | - | 629 | 2 033 | 1.76 | View → | |
| 18 | - | 591 | 1 875 | 11.13 | View → | |
| 19 | - | 578 | 877 | 1.33 | View → | |
| 20 | - | 569 | 2 679 | 6.16 | View → |
Distretto di Lugano has 594 mapped postal facilities: 141 post offices, 443 post boxes, 10 parcel lockers. Swiss Post (Die Schweizerische Post) runs a dense network of branches and automated MyPost 24 parcel lockers across the district.
Transport
60 lines · 140 routesClick any route on the map to see details.
Distretto di Lugano's public transport network covers 3434.7 km across 60 lines and 140 routes, operated by 12 operators.
Full transport detailsDensity by Municipality
actual Gemeinde bordersHover over a municipality to see exact values.
Heraldry
Coat of Arms & FlagThe official heraldic symbols of Distretto di Lugano district. Images are sourced from Wikimedia Commons and can be downloaded in SVG and PNG formats.
Frequently Asked Questions about Distretto di Lugano
Quick answersWhat is the main town of Distretto di Lugano district?
The main town of Distretto di Lugano district is Lugano, with a population of about 67,000 residents.
Which canton does Distretto di Lugano belong to?
Distretto di Lugano is a district (Bezirk) within the canton of Ticino, one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland.
Is Distretto di Lugano a district or a city?
Distretto di Lugano is a district (Bezirk) in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland. Districts sit between the canton level and the municipality (Gemeinde) level and are used for administrative, judicial, and statistical purposes. The main town within Distretto di Lugano is Lugano.
What is the population of Distretto di Lugano?
Distretto di Lugano district has a population of about 182 541 residents, giving a population density of 543 people per km².
How large is Distretto di Lugano district?
Distretto di Lugano covers a total area of 336 km² (about 130 square miles).
How many municipalities are in Distretto di Lugano?
Distretto di Lugano district contains 1 municipality (Gemeinden): Lugano
What postal codes are used in Distretto di Lugano?
Distretto di Lugano has 93 postal code areas. Swiss postal codes are 4 digits long; codes here typically begin with 6.
How many buildings are in Distretto di Lugano?
According to OpenStreetMap data, Distretto di Lugano district has 70 139 mapped buildings, a density of 209 buildings per km².