Locarno

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Locarno

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Obec / Město

Summary

Locarno is a Swiss town in the Ticino canton, situated on Lake Maggiore and at the foot of the Swiss Alps. It serves as the capital of the Locarno district and is known for its Italian-speaking population. The town gained international recognition by hosting the Locarno International Film Festival and the Locarno Treaties in 1925.

Statistics

Area

19.27 km²

Population

15,483

Location