Ticino, Switzerland

Lugano cadastral map: plots, homes and population

Lugano had 63,691 residents at the end of 2025 and 42,254 homes, 15.2% of them second homes.

Tap a plot in Lugano (Switzerland) on the map to see its size, dimensions and sun exposure.

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Housing in Lugano

Official figures for the municipality of Lugano, canton of Ticino.

Residents, end of 2025
63,691
Homes
42,254
Second homes
15.2%
New homes 2020–2024
1,508
per 1,000 residents: 23.7
Density
739
residents per km²
Municipal area
86.2 km²

Change since the end of 2024: +0.1% (Switzerland: +0.8%).

From 2020 to 2024, 1,508 new homes were built in Lugano, 23.7 per 1,000 residents (Switzerland: 24.9).

Sources: Swiss Federal Statistical Office, STATPOP (permanent resident population at 31 December 2024 and 2025) and construction and housing statistics; Federal Office for Spatial Development, housing inventory (March 2026); swisstopo, swissBOUNDARIES3D. Free use with the source cited.

Population

63,691

Sun exposure

N · E · S · W

Source

Mensuration officielle (swisstopo)

Frequently asked questions

What share of homes in Lugano are second homes?

15.2% of the 42,254 homes in Lugano are second homes (Federal Office for Spatial Development housing inventory, March 2026), against 15% across Switzerland.

How many homes are being built in Lugano?

From 2020 to 2024, 1,508 new homes were built in Lugano, 23.7 per 1,000 residents (Switzerland: 24.9). Change since the end of 2024: +0.1% (Switzerland: +0.8%).

Are there official property prices for Lugano?

Switzerland publishes no open sale prices by municipality. Some cantons, such as Zurich, Geneva and Vaud, publish their own transaction statistics. OpenParcels shows the official population and housing figures and every plot of the official cadastral survey.

How do I find the size of a plot in Lugano?

Open the map, zoom into Lugano and tap the plot: its area, perimeter and dimensions appear instantly in m² or sq ft.

Is the Lugano land registry free to browse?

Yes. It is free with no sign-up. Data comes from official cadastral sources where available and OpenStreetMap elsewhere.

How can I tell if a garden gets good sun?

Each plot card has a sun compass showing which way the garden or main façade faces (due south, west…), computed from the plot and building shapes.

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