Demographics
BFS · 2023Women
8'636 52.7%
Men
7'758 47.3%
Children & youth (0–19)
2'613 15.9%
Swiss citizens
10'515 64.2%
Foreign residents
5'859 35.8%
0–19 · 2'613 · 15.9%20–64 · 9'592 · 58.5%65+ · 4'189 · 25.6%
Foreign residents 35.8%0%61.6%
Source: BFS/OFS · retrieved 24.07.2026
Recent federal votes
BFS · sd-t-17-0214.06.2026Änderung des Bundesgesetzes über den zivilen Ersatzdienst (Zivildienstgesetz, ZDG)● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 45.4%48.5% yes
14.06.2026Volksinitiative «Keine 10-Millionen-Schweiz! (Nachhaltigkeitsinitiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 45.4%46.1% yes
08.03.2026Bundesgesetz über die Individualbesteuerung● Switzerland: accepted · turnout 51.7%51.2% yes
08.03.2026Volksinitiative «Für eine gerechte Energie- und Klimapolitik: Investieren für Wohlstand, Arbeit und Umwelt (Klimafonds-Initiative)»● Switzerland: rejected · turnout 51.7%32.1% yes
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Politics
National Council election 2023FDP19.1% · strongest party
FDP19.1%
Mitte18.8%
SP16.5%
SVP12.4%
GRÜNE11.2%
Source: BFS · retrieved 20.07.2026
Taxes 2026
ESTVMunicipal tax multiplier90%
Cantonal tax multiplier100%
90%CH range 25%525%
Tax rank 66 of 99 in canton TicinoSource: ESTV · retrieved 20.07.2026
Climate
Cimetta · 3.7 kmAnnual mean temperature 20256.8 °C
Precipitation 20251'764 mm
6.8 °CCH range -5.5°14°
Source: MeteoSwiss · retrieved 24.07.2026
Municipality
Wikidata · CC0Websitelocarno.ch ↗
Source: Wikidata · retrieved 20.07.2026
Postal codes (10)
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swisstopoFrequently asked questions
- What is the postal code of Locarno?
- Locarno has 10 postal codes: 6516, 6572, 6594, 6595, 6596, 6600, 6605, 6612, 6644, 6652.
- What is the tax rate in Locarno?
- The municipal tax multiplier of Locarno is 90% (2026); canton TI levies 100%.
- How many residents does Locarno have?
- Locarno has 16'394 residents (2023).
- Which canton is Locarno in?
- Locarno is located in canton TI.