Ticino, Switzerland

Riviera cadastral map: plots, homes and population

Riviera had 4,262 residents at the end of 2025 and 2,528 homes, 18.5% of them second homes.

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

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Housing in Riviera

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

Residents, end of 2025
4,262
Homes
2,528
Second homes
18.5%
New homes 2020–2024
145
per 1,000 residents: 34
Density
49
residents per km²
Municipal area
86.5 km²

Change since the end of 2024: -0.2% (Switzerland: +0.8%).

From 2020 to 2024, 145 new homes were built in Riviera, 34 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

4,262

Sun exposure

N · E · S · W

Source

Mensuration officielle (swisstopo)

Frequently asked questions

What share of homes in Riviera are second homes?

18.5% of the 2,528 homes in Riviera are second homes (Federal Office for Spatial Development housing inventory, March 2026), against 15% across Switzerland.

How many homes are being built in Riviera?

From 2020 to 2024, 145 new homes were built in Riviera, 34 per 1,000 residents (Switzerland: 24.9). Change since the end of 2024: -0.2% (Switzerland: +0.8%).

Are there official property prices for Riviera?

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 Riviera?

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

Is the Riviera 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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