Mendrisio
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Mendrisio is a municipality in the Ticino canton of Switzerland, historically part of the Lombard district. It served as a center during the Roman era and later under Lombard rule, developing fortifications in the Middle Ages. The town gained independence in 1140, experiencing rule by Como and Milan before Swiss Confederation control.
Statistics
Area
31.77 km²
Population
15,085