Bellinzona 
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Bellinzona is a commune in the canton of Ticino with 45,828 residents (FSO), 28.2 % of them foreign nationals. On a gross salary of CHF 100,000 a single person pays CHF 14,426 in income tax here, rank 921 of 2,110 communes (FTA). Mayor (Sindaco): Mario Branda. Next meeting (Public meeting of the executive in the district): 13 Oct 2026, Aula magna Scuole Nord, Bellinzona.
News from the commune
Upcoming dates
- Public meeting of the executive in the district20:00 · Aula magna Scuole Nord, Bellinzona
- Commune parliament
- Public meeting of the executive in the district20:00 · Centro Civico, Gorduno
- Public meeting of the executive in the district20:00 · Antico Convento delle Agostiniane, Monte Carasso
- Commune parliament
News
- Residenza Pedemonte celebrates its tenth anniversary looking ahead
The commune’s Residenza Pedemonte care home celebrated its tenth anniversary on 4 October.
Original: La Residenza Pedemonte ha celebrato il decimo anniversario con lo sguardo rivolto al futuro - Millemonti Bellinzona: The new joint promotion of the right bank takes its first steps, Saturday a spectacular debutOriginal: Millemonti Bellinzona: la nuova promozione condivisa della Sponda destra muove i primi passi - Sabato un debutto spettacolare
- Communal vote on the project for the enhancement of the Bellinzona UNESCO World Heritage Site: result
The UNESCO heritage project was rejected with 53.93 % no, turnout 47.51 %.
Original: Votazione comunale sul Progetto di valorizzazione del Patrimonio UNESCO di Bellinzona: risultato - The town’s apprentices celebrated at the traditional ceremony: over 200 apprenticeships since the mergerOriginal: Gli apprendisti della Città protagonisti della tradizionale cerimonia, Dopo l’aggregazione oltre 200 percorsi formativi
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- At the theatre to reflect on old age and the impact of dementia on families, and to meet the new autonomous body BellinzonaAnzianiOriginal: A teatro per riflettere sui temi della terza età e sull’impatto della demenza sui famigliari, e per conoscere il nuovo Ente autonomo BellinzonaAnziani
- Nearly 100,000 visits to the public bath in Bellinzona
The public pool counted 97,779 visits in the season to 13 September.
Original: Quasi 100'000 entrate al Bagno pubblico di Bellinzona - 11th Swiss Castle Day, A Journey Through Time and SpaceOriginal: 11ª Giornata dei Castelli Svizzeri - Viaggio attraverso il tempo e lo spazio
- Fire safety for the town’s buildings: the executive requests a credit of 2.5 million
The executive asks for CHF 2.5 million for fire safety in the commune’s buildings.
Original: Messa a norma antincendio del patrimonio immobiliare della Città: il Municipio chiede un credito di 2,5 milioni
Tenders
- Tender: private security staff for parking control, 2027
Deadline: 9 Nov 2026
Original: Concorso per Agenti privati di sicurezza per servizio di controllo parcheggi, anno 2027 - AMB/2026/107 New administrative building in Giubiasco, heating and sanitary installations (Azienda Multiservizi Bellinzona)
Deadline: 13 Oct 2026
Original: AMB/2026/107 Nuovo edificio amministrativo Giubiasco, impianti di riscaldamento e sanitari (Azienda Multiservizi Bellinzona)
Projects
- New Officine districtin planningOriginal: Nuovo Quartiere Officine
- Saleggi-Boschetti River Parkstrategic projectOriginal: Parco fluviale Saleggi-Boschetti
Read from the commune website on 8 Oct 2026. The commune website is authoritative.
Taxes
Federal, cantonal and communal, without church tax, official FTA tax calculator. Rank 1 = lowest tax.
Commune tax multiplier
| 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95 | 95 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 | 93 |
FTA; comparable within the canton only. All multipliers in the canton of Ticino
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Typically Bellinzona: specialities, brands, sights
What makes Bellinzona special, from official registers and gathered with pleasure.
Protected specialities (PDO/PGI)
Bellinzona lies in the area of origin of these protected specialities:
- Tessiner Alpkäse cheese
Good to know
- UNESCO World Heritage: Three Castles, Defensive Wall and Ramparts of Bellinzona
- 23 cultural properties of national importance, for example: Archivio di Stato del Cantone Ticino, Bagno Pubblico, Bellinzona, Bellinzona, Castel Grande, Castello di Montebello …
Sources: FOAG (register of PDO/PGI), FOC and FOEN (UNESCO World Heritage, parks), FOCP (inventory of cultural property), commercial register (Zefix), Culinary Heritage of Switzerland.
Charging stations near you
Free public charge points within 3 km, live from the Swiss Federal Office of Energy. Your location is used for this one lookup only and is never stored.
Commune finances
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| Year | Revenue m | Expenditure m | Result m | per resident CHF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 196.7 | 209.2 | −12.5 | −277 |
| 2023 | 197.1 | 204.0 | −6.9 | −154 |
| 2022 | 196.5 | 203.3 | −6.8 | −153 |
| 2021 | 191.2 | 207.1 | −15.9 | −363 |
| 2020 | 170.1 | 200.8 | −30.8 | −709 |
| 2019 | 178.9 | 199.5 | −20.6 | −475 |
| 2018 | 229.0 | 306.2 | −77.2 | −1,785 |
| 2017 | 84.6 | 86.8 | −2.1 | −49 |
| 2016 | 80.2 | 84.5 | −4.3 | −101 |
| 2015 | 78.7 | 84.7 | −6.0 | −141 |
Result = revenue minus expenditure of the income statement. Source: FFA financial statistics.
Authorities
Executive (Municipio)
- MBMario BrandaMayor · Unità di sinistraGeneral administration
- FKFabio KäppeliDeputy mayor · PLRFinance, economy and sport
- HBHenrik BangMember · Unità di sinistraPublic works
- RBRenato BisonMember · PLREducation, culture, youth and social affairs
- MLMattia LeporiMember · il CentroLand use and mobility
- VLVito Lo RussoMember · PLRElderly and environment
- MMMauro MinottiMember · LEGA-UDCSafety and utilities
Other authorities
- Commune parliament (60 seats)Emilio Scossa-Baggi
- Town clerkPhilippe Bernasconi
The commune in figures
Births and deaths
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Births | 392 | 421 | 360 | 379 | 388 | 385 | 354 | 329 | 359 | 362 |
| Deaths | 318 | 337 | 336 | 386 | 491 | 348 | 386 | 400 | 341 | 408 |
FSO, demographic balance · Births and deaths in the canton of Ticino
Immigration and emigration
In 2025, 746 people moved to Bellinzona from abroad, 676 of them foreign nationals; 453 moved abroad. Net international migration: +293.
Arrivals and departures by world region 2025
| Origin | arrived | left |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | 70 | 117 |
| EU | 476 | 260 |
| EFTA | 1 | 0 |
| rest of Europe | 86 | 38 |
| Africa | 25 | 14 |
| North America | 6 | 3 |
| Latin America and Caribbean | 35 | 6 |
| Asia | 47 | 15 |
For individual communes the FSO publishes nationality by world region only. Source: FSO, migration statistics of the permanent resident population.
Naturalisations
Origin of people naturalised in 2025: EU 66rest of Europe 16Africa 4Latin America 5Asia 2
FSO
The canton compared
| Figure | Value | Rank | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton tax (example) | CHF 9,474 | 14 / 26 | 2026 |
| Average rent | CHF 1,245 | 5 / 26 | 2024 |
| Health premium | CHF 749 | 25 / 26 | 2027 |
| Electricity price | 25.91 Rp./kWh | 9 / 26 | 2027 |
| Vacant homes | 1.9 % | 3 / 26 | 2025 |
| Unemployment | 2.9 % | 15 / 26 | 2026 |
Nearby communes
- Arbedo-CastioneTicino · 3 km
- LuminoTicino · 5 km
- Sant'AntoninoTicino · 6 km
- CadenazzoTicino · 8 km
- IsoneTicino · 8 km
- San VittoreGrisons · 8 km
- Cugnasco-GerraTicino · 9 km
- Roveredo (GR)Grisons · 9 km
Frequently asked questions
How many people live in Bellinzona?
45,828 (FSO).
How high are taxes in Bellinzona?
On a gross salary of CHF 100,000 a single person pays CHF 14,426 in federal, cantonal and communal tax (FTA).
How much tax does a family pay in Bellinzona?
A married couple with two children and a gross salary of CHF 100,000 pays CHF 2,915 in federal, cantonal and communal tax (FTA).
What share of residents are foreign nationals in Bellinzona?
28.2 % of residents do not hold Swiss citizenship (FSO).
Who is the Mayor (Sindaco) of Bellinzona?
Mario Branda.
When is the next meeting in Bellinzona?
13 Oct 2026, Aula magna Scuole Nord, Bellinzona (Public meeting of the executive in the district).
Sources: FSO, FTA, FFA, SECO, FOPH · www.bellinzona.ch/Home · JSON · Coat of arms: Wikimedia Commons (public domain) · Profile as JSON · Archive
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