Coat of arms of Distretto di Mendrisio district, Switzerland

Distretto di Mendrisio

(Distretto di Mendrisio · Bezirk Mendrisio · Bezirk Mendrisio)

District (Bezirk) · Administrative level 6 · Ticino

Main town: Mendrisio

60 518
Population
103 km²
Area
11
Municipalities

Cities & Towns

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The district of Distretto di Mendrisio spans 103 km² and contains 11 municipalities, with Mendrisio as its main town. Its estimated population of 60 518 gives a density of 589 /km² Hover over municipalities on the map to explore the district.

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Distretto di Mendrisio district map with municipality boundaries, Switzerland

Distretto di Mendrisio district map with municipality boundaries, Switzerland

District outline with municipality boundaries

Ticino canton map with Distretto di Mendrisio district highlighted, Switzerland

Ticino canton map with Distretto di Mendrisio district highlighted, Switzerland

District highlighted in its canton context

Distretto di Mendrisio district outline map, Switzerland

Distretto di Mendrisio district outline map, Switzerland

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Municipalities / Gemeinden

11 municipalities

Distretto di Mendrisio contains 11 municipalities (Gemeinden). The largest is Mendrisio at 32 km², the smallest is Vacallo (2 km²) Mendrisio has the most mapped buildings (7 456 in OSM).

Municipality Population Area km² Buildings Postcodes
Mendrisio 8 561 32 7 456 12 -
Breggia 1 912 26 2 692 4 View
Castel San Pietro 2 332 12 1 956 6 -
Riva San Vitale - 8 1 968 1 -
Stabio 4 418 6 2 201 3 -
Chiasso 8 660 5 1 813 2 -
Novazzano 2 410 5 1 725 2 -
Balerna - 2 1 581 2 -
Coldrerio 2 750 2 1 357 1 -
Morbio Inferiore 4 683 2 2 114 1 -
Vacallo 3 388 2 1 205 1 -

Postcodes

27 postcode areas

The district of Distretto di Mendrisio is served by 27 postcode areas covering roughly 361 km² with a total of 58 444 mapped buildings. Postcodes in Distretto di Mendrisio begin with the digit 6 (i.e.), placing the district in this Swiss postal zone. The most built-up postcode is 6850, with approximately 1 637 buildings. The map colours each postcode area by its numerical code, with lower codes in blue/purple and higher codes in orange.

27
Total postcodes
58 444
Buildings
361 km²
Total area
615
Avg buildings
3.8 km²
Avg area
226
Cities covered
1
Prefix zones
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Top postcodes by building count

# Code Name Buildings Population Area km²
1 - 1 637 4 407 4.57 View →
2 - 1 142 4 926 2.26 View →
3 - 1 002 4 815 7.71 View →
4 - 845 272 2.53 View →
5 - 839 3 462 2.0 View →
6 - 831 5 268 5.07 View →
7 - 762 3 881 5.23 View →
8 - 757 3 388 1.64 View →
9 - 714 4 019 2.46 View →
10 - 611 1 234 2.48 View →
11 - 596 2 081 2.0 View →
12 - 569 1 554 7.04 View →
13 - 515 583 1.08 View →
14 - 430 1 177 2.37 View →
15 - 418 1 189 15.83 View →
16 - 350 684 1.38 View →
17 - 323 3 809 7.67 View →
18 - 311 1 339 1.87 View →
19 - 298 5 773 3.34 View →
20 - 279 459 6.12 View →

Postal services in Distretto di Mendrisio

Distretto di Mendrisio has 316 mapped postal facilities: 71 post offices, 231 post boxes, 14 parcel lockers. Swiss Post (Die Schweizerische Post) runs a dense network of branches and automated MyPost 24 parcel lockers across the district.

Cabbio
Caneggio
Chiasso 1
Chiasso 3 Boffalora
La Posta
Monte
Morbio Inferiore · 6834 Morbio Inferiore
Posta 6852 Genestrerio
Riva San Vitale
Ufficio Postale Balerna · 6828 Balerna
Ufficio Postale Mendrisio Borgo
Ufficio Postale Mendrisio Stazione · 6850 Mendrisio

Transport

20 lines · 52 routes

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By mode

bus 19 lines
ferry 1 line

Network totals

Lines 20
Routes 52
Total length 353.4 km
Operators 2
Longest line 3624 · 88.1 km
Most stops 502 · 48 stops

Distretto di Mendrisio's public transport network covers 353.4 km across 20 lines and 52 routes, operated by 2 operators.

Full transport details

Density by Municipality

actual Gemeinde borders

Summary

Hover over a municipality to see exact values.

Heraldry

Coat of Arms & Flag

The official heraldic symbols of Distretto di Mendrisio district. Images are sourced from Wikimedia Commons and can be downloaded in SVG and PNG formats.

Frequently Asked Questions about Distretto di Mendrisio

Quick answers
What is the main town of Distretto di Mendrisio district?

The main town of Distretto di Mendrisio district is Mendrisio, with a population of about 15,562 residents.

Which canton does Distretto di Mendrisio belong to?

Distretto di Mendrisio is a district (Bezirk) within the canton of Ticino, one of the 26 cantons of Switzerland.

Is Distretto di Mendrisio a district or a city?

Distretto di Mendrisio 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 Mendrisio is Mendrisio.

What is the population of Distretto di Mendrisio?

Distretto di Mendrisio district has a population of about 60 518 residents, giving a population density of 589 people per km².

How large is Distretto di Mendrisio district?

Distretto di Mendrisio covers a total area of 103 km² (about 40 square miles).

How many municipalities are in Distretto di Mendrisio?

Distretto di Mendrisio district contains 11 municipalities (Gemeinden): Mendrisio, Breggia, Castel San Pietro, Riva San Vitale, Stabio, Chiasso, Novazzano, Balerna and 3 more

What postal codes are used in Distretto di Mendrisio?

Distretto di Mendrisio has 27 postal code areas. Swiss postal codes are 4 digits long; codes here typically begin with 6.

How many buildings are in Distretto di Mendrisio?

According to OpenStreetMap data, Distretto di Mendrisio district has 26 068 mapped buildings, a density of 254 buildings per km².