Canton of Ticino — Cantonal Legislation 180.100

: DE concerning the Jurisdictions of Municipalities, Circles and Districts - June 25, 1803

Law

concerning the Jurisdictions of Municipalities, Circles and Districts[[1]](#_ftn1)

of June 25, 1803 (status August 2, 2024)

THE SMALL COUNCIL OF THE CANTON OF TICINO

decrees

DISTRICT OF MENDRISIO

Circle of Mendrisio: [[2]](#_ftn2) [[3]](#_ftn3) [[4]](#_ftn4) Mendrisio, Coldrerio.

Circle of Balerna: [[5]](#_ftn5) [[6]](#_ftn6) Balerna, Castel San Pietro, Chiasso, Morbio Inferiore.

Circle of Caneggio: [[7]](#_ftn7) [[8]](#_ftn8) [[9]](#_ftn9) [[10]](#_ftn10) [[11]](#_ftn11) Breggia, Vacallo.

Circle of Stabio: [[12]](#_ftn12) [[13]](#_ftn13) Stabio, Novazzano.

Circle of Riva San Vitale: [[14]](#_ftn14) [[15]](#_ftn15) [[16]](#_ftn16) [[17]](#_ftn17) [[18]](#_ftn18) Riva San Vitale.

DISTRICT OF LUGANO [[19]](#_ftn19)

Circle of Lugano west: [[20]](#_ftn20) [[21]](#_ftn21) [[22]](#_ftn22) Lugano (districts on the right bank of the Cassarate river).

Circle of Lugano east: [[23]](#_ftn23) [[24]](#_ftn24) [[25]](#_ftn25) [[26]](#_ftn26) Lugano (districts on the left bank of the Cassarate river).

Circle of Lugano north: [[27]](#_ftn27) [[28]](#_ftn28) [[29]](#_ftn29) [[30]](#_ftn30) Lugano (districts of Sonvico, Bogno, Cadro, Certara, Cimadera, Davesco-Soragno, Valcolla, Villa Luganese).

Circle of Ceresio: [[31]](#_ftn31) Val Mara, Arogno, Bissone, Brusino Arsizio.

Circle of Paradiso: [[32]](#_ftn32) [[33]](#_ftn33) [[34]](#_ftn34) [[35]](#_ftn35) [[36]](#_ftn36) [[37]](#_ftn37) [[38]](#_ftn38) [[39]](#_ftn39) [[40]](#_ftn40) [[41]](#_ftn41) [[42]](#_ftn42) [[43]](#_ftn43) [[44]](#_ftn44) Paradiso, Collina d’Oro, Grancia, Melide, Morcote, Vico Morcote.

Circle of Magliasina: [[45]](#_ftn45) [[46]](#_ftn46) [[47]](#_ftn47) [[48]](#_ftn48) [[49]](#_ftn49) [[50]](#_ftn50) Caslano, Magliaso, Neggio, Pura.

Circle of Agno: [[51]](#_ftn51) [[52]](#_ftn52) [[53]](#_ftn53) [[54]](#_ftn54) Agno, Bioggio, Cademario, Muzzano, Vernate.

Circle of Sessa: [[55]](#_ftn55) [[56]](#_ftn56) [[57]](#_ftn57) [[58]](#_ftn58) Tresa.

Circle of Sonvico: [[59]](#_ftn59) [[60]](#_ftn60) [[61]](#_ftn61) [[62]](#_ftn62) [[63]](#_ftn63) [[64]](#_ftn64) [[65]](#_ftn65) [[66]](#_ftn66) suppressed.

Circle of Vezia: [[67]](#_ftn67) [[68]](#_ftn68) Vezia, Cadempino, Canobbio, Comano, Cureglia, Lamone, Massagno, Savosa, Sorengo, Porza.

Circle of Breno: [[69]](#_ftn69) [[70]](#_ftn70) Alto Malcantone, Aranno, Lema.

Circle of Pregassona: [[71]](#_ftn71) [[72]](#_ftn72) [[73]](#_ftn73) [[74]](#_ftn74) [[75]](#_ftn75) suppressed.

Circle of Capriasca: [[76]](#_ftn76) [[77]](#_ftn77) [[78]](#_ftn78) [[79]](#_ftn79) [[80]](#_ftn80) Capriasca, Origlio, Ponte Capriasca.

Circle of Taverne: [[81]](#_ftn81) Taverne-Torricella, Bedano, Gravesano, Manno, Mezzovico-Vira, Monteceneri.

DISTRICT OF LOCARNO

Circle of Locarno: [[82]](#_ftn82) [[83]](#_ftn83) [[84]](#_ftn84) [[85]](#_ftn85) Locarno, Muralto, Orselina.

Circle of Isole: [[86]](#_ftn86) Ascona, Brissago, Losone, Ronco sopra Ascona.

Circle of Onsernone: [[87]](#_ftn87) [[88]](#_ftn88) [[89]](#_ftn89) [[90]](#_ftn90) [[91]](#_ftn91) Onsernone.

Circle of Gambarogno: [[92]](#_ftn92) [[93]](#_ftn93) [[94]](#_ftn94) Gambarogno.

Circle of Melezza: [[95]](#_ftn95) [[96]](#_ftn96) [[97]](#_ftn97) [[98]](#_ftn98) [[99]](#_ftn99) [[100]](#_ftn100) [[101]](#_ftn101) Centovalli, Terre di Pedemonte.

Circle of Verzasca: [[102]](#_ftn102) [[103]](#_ftn103) [[104]](#_ftn104) [[105]](#_ftn105) Verzasca, Cugnasco-Gerra, Lavertezzo.

Circle of Navegna: [[106]](#_ftn106) [[107]](#_ftn107) [[108]](#_ftn108) Tenero-Contra, Brione sopra Minusio, Gordola, Mergoscia, Minusio.

DISTRICT OF VALLEMAGGIA

Circle of Rovana: [[109]](#_ftn109) [[110]](#_ftn110) [[111]](#_ftn111) Cevio, Bosco Gurin, Campo (Vallemaggia), Cerentino, Linescio.

Circle of Maggia: [[112]](#_ftn112) [[113]](#_ftn113) Maggia, Avegno Gordevio.

Circle of Lavizzara: [[114]](#_ftn114) [[115]](#_ftn115) [[116]](#_ftn116) Lavizzara.

DISTRICT OF BELLINZONA [[117]](#_ftn117) [[118]](#_ftn118)

Circle of Bellinzona: [[119]](#_ftn119) [[120]](#_ftn120) Bellinzona.

Circle of Arbedo-Castione: [[121]](#_ftn121) [[122]](#_ftn122) Arbedo-Castione, Lumino.

Circle of Ticino: [[123]](#_ftn123) [[124]](#_ftn124) suppressed.

Circle of Sant’Antonino: [[125]](#_ftn125) [[126]](#_ftn126) [[127]](#_ftn127) [[128]](#_ftn128) [[129]](#_ftn129) [[130]](#_ftn130) [[131]](#_ftn131) Sant’Antonino, Cadenazzo, Isone.

DISTRICT OF RIVIERA [[132]](#_ftn132)

Circle of Riviera: [[133]](#_ftn133) [[134]](#_ftn134) [[135]](#_ftn135) Riviera, Biasca.

DISTRICT OF BLENIO

Circle of Malvaglia: [[136]](#_ftn136) [[137]](#_ftn137) [[138]](#_ftn138) [[139]](#_ftn139) [[140]](#_ftn140) Serravalle.

Circle of Acquarossa: [[141]](#_ftn141) [[142]](#_ftn142) [[143]](#_ftn143) [[144]](#_ftn144) [[145]](#_ftn145) Acquarossa.

Circle of Olivone: [[146]](#_ftn146) [[147]](#_ftn147) [[148]](#_ftn148) [[149]](#_ftn149) [[150]](#_ftn150) Blenio.

DISTRICT OF LEVENTINA

Circle of Giornico: [[151]](#_ftn151) [[152]](#_ftn152) [[153]](#_ftn153) [[154]](#_ftn154) [[155]](#_ftn155) Giornico, Personico, Pollegio.

Circle of Faido: [[156]](#_ftn156) [[157]](#_ftn157) [[158]](#_ftn158) [[159]](#_ftn159) Faido.

Circle of Quinto: [[160]](#_ftn160) [[161]](#_ftn161) Quinto, Dalpe.

Circle of Airolo: Airolo, Bedretto.

Published in BU 1803/1804, 117.

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[[1]](#_ftnref1) The first Municipality of each Circle is the capital. Title modified by DE 8.11.2004; in force from 31.12.2004 - BU 2004, 490.

[[2]](#_ftnref2) By DL 8.10.2003 the Municipalities of Mendrisio and Salorino are merged into a Municipality named Mendrisio - BU 2003, 403.

[[3]](#_ftnref3) By DL 23.9.2008 the Municipalities of Arzo, Capolago, Genestrerio, Mendrisio, Rancate and Tremona are merged into a Municipality named Mendrisio - BU 2008, 649.

[[4]](#_ftnref4) By DL 27.6.2012 the Municipalities of Besazio, Ligornetto, Mendrisio and Meride are merged into a Municipality named Mendrisio - BU 2012, 397.

[[5]](#_ftnref5) By DL 24.11.1975 the Municipalities of Chiasso and Pedrinate are merged into a Municipality named Chiasso - BU 1975, 257.

[[6]](#_ftnref6) By DL 24.11.2003 the Municipalities of Casima, Castel San Pietro, Monte and the hamlet of Campora of the Municipality of Caneggio are merged into a Municipality named Castel San Pietro - BU 2004, 28.

[[7]](#_ftnref7) By DL 19.5.1840 the capital of the Circle of Caneggio is established in Cabbio - BU 1840, 233.

[[8]](#_ftnref8) By DL 13.5.1867 the capital of the Circle of Caneggio is established in Caneggio - BU 1867, 11.

[[9]](#_ftnref9) By DL 24.11.2003 the Municipalities of Casima, Castel San Pietro, Monte and the hamlet of Campora of the Municipality of Caneggio are merged into a Municipality named Castel San Pietro - BU 2004, 28.

[[10]](#_ftnref10) Following the merger with the Municipality of Castel San Pietro, the Municipalities of Casima and Monte and the hamlet of Campora of the Municipality of Caneggio pass from the Circle of Caneggio to the Circle of Balerna - BU 2004, 28.

[[11]](#_ftnref11) By DL 24.10.2007 the Municipalities of Bruzella, Cabbio, Caneggio, Morbio Superiore, Muggio and Sagno are merged into a Municipality named Breggia - BU 2007, 718.

[[12]](#_ftnref12) By DL 27.6.2012 the Municipalities of Besazio, Ligornetto, Mendrisio and Meride are merged into a Municipality named Mendrisio - BU 2012, 397.

[[13]](#_ftnref13) Following the merger with the Municipality of Mendrisio, the Municipality of Ligornetto passes from the Circle of Stabio to the Circle of Mendrisio - BU 2012, 397.

[[14]](#_ftnref14) The 1814 Constitution separated the Circle of Riva San Vitale from the District of Lugano and annexed it to that of Mendrisio - BU 1813/14, 276.

[[15]](#_ftnref15) By DL 23.9.2008 the Municipalities of Arzo, Capolago, Genestrerio, Mendrisio, Rancate and Tremona are merged into a Municipality named Mendrisio - BU 2008, 649.

[[16]](#_ftnref16) Following the merger with the Municipality of Mendrisio, the Municipalities of Arzo, Capolago, Rancate and Tremona pass from the Circle of Riva San Vitale to the Circle of Mendrisio - BU 2008, 649.

[[17]](#_ftnref17) By DL 27.6.2012 the Municipalities of Besazio, Ligornetto, Mendrisio and Meride are merged into a Municipality named Mendrisio - BU 2012, 397.

[[18]](#_ftnref18) Following the merger with the Municipality of Mendrisio, the Municipalities of Besazio and Meride pass from the Circle of Riva San Vitale to the Circle of Mendrisio - BU 2012, 397.

[[19]](#_ftnref19) Following the merger with the Municipalities of Bironico, Camignolo, Rivera and Sigirino, the Municipality of Medeglia passes from the District of Bellinzona to the District of Lugano - BU 2009, 49; BU 2010, 306.

[[20]](#_ftnref20) By DL 8.10.2003 the Municipalities of Breganzona, Cureggia, Davesco-Soragno, Gandria, Lugano, Pambio-Noranco, Pazzallo, Pregassona and Viganello are merged into a Municipality named Lugano - BU 2003, 401.

[[21]](#_ftnref21) By DL 20.12.2007 the Municipalities of Barbengo, Carabbia and Lugano are merged into a Municipality named Lugano - BU 2008, 118.

[[22]](#_ftnref22) By DL 27.6.2012 the Municipalities of Bogno, Cadro, Carona, Certara, Cimadera, Lugano, Sonvico and Valcolla are merged into a Municipality named Lugano - BU 2012, 394.

[[23]](#_ftnref23) By DL 14.12.1971 the Municipalities of Brè-Aldesago, Castagnola and Lugano are merged into a Municipality named Lugano - BU 1971, 436.

[[24]](#_ftnref24) By DL 8.10.2003 the Municipalities of Breganzona, Cureggia, Davesco-Soragno, Gandria, Lugano, Pambio-Noranco, Pazzallo, Pregassona and Viganello are merged into a Municipality named Lugano - BU 2003, 401.

[[25]](#_ftnref25) By DL 20.12.2007 the Municipalities of Lugano and Villa Luganese are merged into a Municipality named Lugano - BU 2008, 118.

[[26]](#_ftnref26) By DL 27.6.2012 the Municipalities of Bogno, Cadro, Carona, Certara, Cimadera, Lugano, Sonvico and Valcolla are merged into a Municipality named Lugano - BU 2012, 394.

[[27]](#_ftnref27) By DL 8.10.2003 the Municipalities of Breganzona, Cureggia, Davesco-Soragno, Gandria, Lugano, Pambio-Noranco, Pazzallo, Pregassona and Viganello are merged into a Municipality named Lugano - BU 2003, 401.

[[28]](#_ftnref28) By DL 20.12.2007 the Municipalities of Lugano and Villa Luganese are merged into a Municipality named Lugano - BU 2008, 118.

[[29]](#_ftnref29) By DL 27.6.2012 the Municipalities of Bogno, Cadro, Carona, Certara, Cimadera, Lugano, Sonvico and Valcolla are merged into a Municipality named Lugano - BU 2012, 394.

[[30]](#_ftnref30) By L 17.6.2013 the Circle of Lugano north is introduced - BU 2013, 355.

[[31]](#_ftnref31) By DL 21.6.2021 the Municipalities of Maroggia, Melano and Rovio are merged into a Municipality named Val Mara - BU 2021, 262.

[[32]](#_ftnref32) By DL 8.6.1825 the Municipality of Carabbia is divided into two Municipalities: Carabbia and Grancia.

[[33]](#_ftnref33) By DL 19.12.1852 the capital of the Circle of Carona is established in Grancia - BU 1852, 240.

[[34]](#_ftnref34) By DE 12.7.1929 the Municipality of Calprino is authorised to be named Paradiso - BU 1929, 125.

[[35]](#_ftnref35) By DL 20.12.1945 the capital of the Circle of Carona is established in Paradiso - BU 1946, 7.

[[36]](#_ftnref36) By DL 8.10.2003 the Municipalities of Breganzona, Cureggia, Davesco-Soragno, Gandria, Lugano, Pambio-Noranco, Pazzallo, Pregassona and Viganello are merged into a Municipality named Lugano - BU 2003, 401.

[[37]](#_ftnref37) Following the merger with the Municipality of Lugano, the Municipalities of Pambio-Noranco and Pazzallo pass from the Circle of Carona to the Circle of Lugano - BU 2003, 401.

[[38]](#_ftnref38) By DL 3.11.2003 the Municipalities of Agra, Gentilino and Montagnola are merged into a Municipality named Collina d’Oro - BU 2003, 449.

[[39]](#_ftnref39) By DL 20.12.2007 the Municipalities of Barbengo, Carabbia and Lugano are merged into a Municipality named Lugano - BU 2008, 118.

[[40]](#_ftnref40) Following the merger with the Municipality of Lugano, the Municipalities of Barbengo and Carabbia pass from the Circle of Carona to the Circle of Lugano - BU 2008, 118.

[[41]](#_ftnref41) By DL 8.11.2011 the Municipalities of Carabietta and Collina d’Oro are merged into a Municipality named Collina d’Oro - BU 2011, 659.

[[42]](#_ftnref42) By DL 27.6.2012 the name of the Circle changes from Carona to Paradiso - BU 2012, 394.

[[43]](#_ftnref43) By DL 27.6.2012 the Municipalities of Bogno, Cadro, Carona, Certara, Cimadera, Lugano, Sonvico and Valcolla are merged into a Municipality named Lugano - BU 2012, 394.

[[44]](#_ftnref44) Following the merger with the Municipality of Lugano, the Municipality of Carona passes from the Circle of Carona to the Circle of Lugano - BU 2012, 394.

[[45]](#_ftnref45) By DL 20.2.1852 the capital of the Circle of Magliasina is established in Magliasina, a hamlet of Caslano - BU 1852, 21.

[[46]](#_ftnref46) By DL 12.6.1860 the capital of the Circle of Magliasina is established in Caslano - BU 1860, 23.

[[47]](#_ftnref47) By DL 15.10.2019 the Municipalities of Croglio, Monteggio, Ponte Tresa and Sessa are merged into a Municipality named Tresa - BU 2019, 434.

[[48]](#_ftnref48) Following the merger with the Municipality of Sessa, the Municipality of Ponte Tresa passes from the Circle of Magliasina to the Circle of Sessa - BU 2019, 434.

[[49]](#_ftnref49) By DL 28.5.2024 the Municipalities of Astano, Bedigliora, Curio, Miglieglia and Novaggio are merged into a Municipality named Lema - BU 2024, 174.

[[50]](#_ftnref50) Following the merger with the Municipality of Lema, the Municipality of Curio passes from the Circle of Magliasina to the Circle of Breno - BU 2024, 174.

[[51]](#_ftnref51) By DL 3.11.2003 the Municipalities of Agra, Gentilino and Montagnola are merged into a Municipality named Collina d’Oro - BU 2003, 449.

[[52]](#_ftnref52) Following the merger with the Municipality of Collina d’Oro, the Municipalities of Gentilino and Montagnola pass from the Circle of Agno to the Circle of Carona - BU 2003, 449.

[[53]](#_ftnref53) By DL 3.11.2003 the Municipalities of Bioggio, Bosco Luganese and Cimo are merged into a Municipality named Bioggio - BU 2003, 447.

[[54]](#_ftnref54) By DL 3.12.2007 the Municipalities of Bioggio and Iseo are merged into a Municipality named Bioggio - BU 2008, 24.

[[55]](#_ftnref55) By DL 26.11.1974 the Municipalities of Biogno-Beride and Croglio-Castelrotto are merged into a Municipality named Croglio - BU 1974, 287.

[[56]](#_ftnref56) By DL 15.10.2019 the Municipalities of Croglio, Monteggio, Ponte Tresa and Sessa are merged into a Municipality named Tresa - BU 2019, 434.

[[57]](#_ftnref57) By DL 28.5.2024 the Municipalities of Astano, Bedigliora, Curio, Miglieglia and Novaggio are merged into a Municipality named Lema - BU 2024, 174.

[[58]](#_ftnref58) Following the merger with the Municipality of Lema, the Municipalities of Astano and Bedigliora pass from the Circle of Sessa to the Circle of Breno - BU 2024, 174.

[[59]](#_ftnref59) By DL 24.9.1855 the capital of the Circle of Sonvico is established in Maglio di Colla - BU 1855, 454.

[[60]](#_ftnref60) By DL 9.5.1878 the hamlet of Cimadera is separated from the Municipality of Sonvico and becomes a Municipality - BU 1878, 117.

[[61]](#_ftnref61) By DL 15.10.1956 the Municipalities of Colla, Insone, Scareglia, Signôra and Piandera are merged into a Municipality named Valcolla - BU 1956, 157.

[[62]](#_ftnref62) By DL 20.12.2007 the Municipalities of Lugano and Villa Luganese are merged into a Municipality named Lugano - BU 2008, 118.

[[63]](#_ftnref63) Following the merger with the Municipality of Lugano, the Municipality of Villa Luganese passes from the Circle of Sonvico to the Circle of Lugano - BU 2008, 118.

[[64]](#_ftnref64) By DL 27.6.2012 the Circle of Sonvico is suppressed - BU 2012, 395.

[[65]](#_ftnref65) By DL 27.6.2012 the Municipalities of Bogno, Cadro, Carona, Certara, Cimadera, Lugano, Sonvico and Valcolla are merged into a Municipality named Lugano - BU 2012, 394.

[[66]](#_ftnref66) Following the merger with the Municipality of Lugano, the Municipalities of Bogno, Certara, Cimadera, Sonvico and Valcolla pass from the Circle of Sonvico to the Circle of Lugano - BU 2012, 394.

[[67]](#_ftnref67) By DL 8.10.2003 the Municipalities of Breganzona, Cureggia, Davesco-Soragno, Gandria, Lugano, Pambio-Noranco, Pazzallo, Pregassona and Viganello are merged into a Municipality named Lugano - BU 2003, 401.

[[68]](#_ftnref68) Following the merger with the Municipality of Lugano, the Municipality of Breganzona passes from the Circle of Vezia to the Circle of Lugano - BU 2003, 401.

[[69]](#_ftnref69) By DL 30.11.2004 the Municipalities of Arosio, Breno, Fescoggia, Mugena and Vezio are merged into a Municipality named Alto Malcantone - BU 2005, 20.

[[70]](#_ftnref70) By DL 28.5.2024 the Municipalities of Astano, Bedigliora, Curio, Miglieglia and Novaggio are merged into a Municipality named Lema - BU 2024, 174.

[[71]](#_ftnref71) By DL 14.12.1971 the Municipalities of Brè-Aldesago, Castagnola and Lugano are merged into a Municipality named Lugano - BU 1971, 436.

[[72]](#_ftnref72) By DL 8.10.2003 the Municipalities of Breganzona, Cureggia, Davesco-Soragno, Gandria, Lugano, Pambio-Noranco, Pazzallo, Pregassona and Viganello are merged into a Municipality named Lugano - BU 2003, 401.

[[73]](#_ftnref73) Following the merger with the Municipality of Lugano, the Municipalities of Cureggia, Davesco-Soragno, Gandria, Pregassona and Viganello pass from the Circle of Pregassona to the Circle of Lugano - BU 2003, 401.

[[74]](#_ftnref74) By DE 8.11.2004 the Circle of Pregassona is suppressed - BU 2004, 490.

[[75]](#_ftnref75) Following the merger with the Municipality of Lugano, the Municipality of Cadro passes from the Circle of Pregassona to the Circle of Lugano - BU 2012, 394.

[[76]](#_ftnref76) The 1814 Constitution replaced the name Sala with Tesserete and established the capital of the Circle in Tesserete - BU 1813/14, 276.

[[77]](#_ftnref77) By DL 26.11.1974 the Municipalities of Campestro and Tesserete are merged into a Municipality named Tesserete - BU 1974, 286.

[[78]](#_ftnref78) By DL 6.6.2000 the Municipalities of Cagiallo, Lopagno, Roveredo Capriasca, Sala Capriasca, Tesserete and Vaglio are merged into a Municipality named Capriasca - BU 2001, 66.

[[79]](#_ftnref79) By DL 6.6.2000 the name of the Circle changes from Tesserete to Capriasca - BU 2001, 66.

[[80]](#_ftnref80) By DL 4.12.2007 the Municipalities of Bidogno, Capriasca, Corticiasca and Lugaggia are merged into a Municipality named Capriasca - BU 2008, 27.

[[81]](#_ftnref81) By DL 2.12.2008 and 24.6.2010 the Municipalities of Bironico, Camignolo, Medeglia, Rivera and Sigirino are merged into a Municipality named Monteceneri - BU 2009, 49; BU 2010, 306.

[[82]](#_ftnref82) By DL 9.6.1804 the Municipalities of Cavigliano, Tegna and Verscio are separated from the Circle of Locarno and united with the Circle of Melezza - BU 1804, 231.

[[83]](#_ftnref83) By DL 5.2.1881 the Municipality of Orselina is divided into two Municipalities: Orselina-Inferiore and Orselina-Superiore - BU 1881, 7.

[[84]](#_ftnref84) By government resolution of 12.2.1881 the Municipalities of Muralto and Orselina are constituted - BU 1881, 8.

[[85]](#_ftnref85) By DL 8.5.1928 the Municipalities of Locarno and Solduno are merged into a Municipality named Locarno - BU 1928, 101.

[[86]](#_ftnref86) By DL 9.6.1804 the Municipality of Losone is separated from the Circle of Melezza and united with the Circle of Isole - BU 1804, 231.

[[87]](#_ftnref87) By DL 8.7.1820 the capital of the Circle of Onsernone alternates between Loco and Russo for six years.

[[88]](#_ftnref88) By DL 24.1.1882 the hamlet of Gresso is separated from the Municipality of Vergeletto and becomes a Municipality - BU 1882, 9.

[[89]](#_ftnref89) By DL 27.6.1994 the Municipalities of Comologno, Crana and Russo are merged into a Municipality named Onsernone - BU 1994, 318.

[[90]](#_ftnref90) By DL 29.1.2001 the Municipalities of Auressio, Berzona and Loco are merged into a Municipality named Isorno - BU 2001, 67.

[[91]](#_ftnref91) By DL 16.12.2013 the Municipalities of Gresso, Isorno, Mosogno, Onsernone and Vergeletto are merged into a Municipality named Onsernone - BU 2014, 88; BU 2014, 464.

[[92]](#_ftnref92) By DL 30.11.1843 the hamlets of Magadino, Orgnana and Quartino are separated from Vira and merged into a Municipality named Magadino, the hamlets of Corgnola, Fosano and Vira are merged into a Municipality named Vira - BU 1843, 205.

[[93]](#_ftnref93) By DL 12.6.1929 the Municipalities of Casenzano and Vairano are merged into a Municipality named San Nazzaro - BU 1929, 121.

[[94]](#_ftnref94) By DL 23.6.2008 the Municipalities of Caviano, Contone, Gerra Gambarogno, Indemini, Magadino, Piazzogna, San Nazzaro, Sant’Abbondio and Vira Gambarogno are merged into a Municipality named Gambarogno - BU 2008, 505.

[[95]](#_ftnref95) By DL 9.6.1804 the Municipality of Losone is separated from the Circle of Melezza and united with the Circle of Isole - BU 1804, 231.

[[96]](#_ftnref96) By DL 9.6.1804 the Municipalities of Cavigliano, Tegna and Verscio are separated from the Circle of Locarno and united with the Circle of Melezza - BU 1804, 231.

[[97]](#_ftnref97) By DL 31.3.1838 the Municipality of Centovalli is divided into two Municipalities: Borgnone and Palagnedra - BU 1838, 232.

[[98]](#_ftnref98) By DL 6.12.1864 the Municipality of Palagnedra is divided into two Municipalities: Palagnedra and Rasa - BU 1864, 54.

[[99]](#_ftnref99) By DL 6.3.1972 the Municipalities of Intragna and Rasa are merged into a Municipality named Intragna - BU 1972, 68.

[[100]](#_ftnref100) By DL 2.6.2009 the Municipalities of Borgnone, Intragna and Palagnedra are merged into a Municipality named Centovalli - BU 2009, 332.

[[101]](#_ftnref101) By DL 5.6.2012 the Municipalities of Cavigliano, Tegna and Verscio are merged into a Municipality named Terre di Pedemonte - BU 2012, 371.

[[102]](#_ftnref102) By DL 1.6.1843 the Municipality of Frasco Sonogno is divided into two Municipalities: Frasco and Sonogno - BU 1843, 199.

[[103]](#_ftnref103) By DL 18.12.1852 the Squadre of Brione Verzasca and Gerra Verzasca are constituted into two Municipalities: Brione Verzasca and Gerra Verzasca - BU 1852, 223.

[[104]](#_ftnref104) By DL 17.9.2007 the Municipalities of Cugnasco and Gerra Verzasca are merged into a Municipality named Cugnasco-Gerra - BU 2007, 666.

[[105]](#_ftnref105) By DL 10.12.2018 the Municipalities of Brione (Verzasca), Corippo, Frasco, Sonogno, Vogorno and the valley territories of the Municipalities of Cugnasco-Gerra and Lavertezzo are merged into a Municipality named Verzasca - BU 2019, 40.

[[106]](#_ftnref106) By DL 19.5.1840 the capital of the Circle of Navegna is established in Tenero - BU 1841/43, 234.

[[107]](#_ftnref107) By DL 17.9.2007 the Municipalities of Cugnasco and Gerra Verzasca are merged into a Municipality named Cugnasco-Gerra - BU 2007, 666.

[[108]](#_ftnref108) Following the merger with the Municipality of Gerra Verzasca, the Municipality of Cugnasco passes from the Circle of Navegna to the Circle of Verzasca - BU 2007, 666.

[[109]](#_ftnref109) At the beginning of the 19th century the Municipalities of Cimalmotto and Niva are merged with the Municipality of Campo (Vallemaggia).

[[110]](#_ftnref110) By DL 7.6.1858 the hamlets of Cevio and Linescio are constituted into two Municipalities: Cevio and Linescio - BU 1858, 54.

[[111]](#_ftnref111) By DL 25.1.2005 the Municipalities of Bignasco, Cavergno and Cevio are merged into a Municipality named Cevio - BU 2005, 112.

[[112]](#_ftnref112) By DL 8.10.2003 the Municipalities of Aurigeno, Coglio, Giumaglio, Lodano, Maggia, Moghegno and Someo are merged into a Municipality named Maggia - BU 2003, 405.

[[113]](#_ftnref113) By DL 17.9.2007 the Municipalities of Avegno and Gordevio are merged into a Municipality named Avegno Gordevio - BU 2007, 664.

[[114]](#_ftnref114) By DL 9.5.1864 the Municipalities of Prato and Sornico are merged into a Municipality named Prato-Sornico - BU 1864, 16.

[[115]](#_ftnref115) By government resolution no. 2715 of 10.6.1936 the Municipality of Fusio and the hamlet of Mogno are merged into a Municipality named Fusio.

[[116]](#_ftnref116) By DL 8.10.2003 the Municipalities of Broglio, Brontallo, Fusio, Menzonio, Peccia and Prato-Sornico are merged into a Municipality named Lavizzara - BU 2003, 408.

[[117]](#_ftnref117) Following the merger with the Municipalities of Bironico, Camignolo, Rivera and Sigirino, the Municipality of Medeglia passes from the District of Bellinzona to the District of Lugano - BU 2009, 49; BU 2010, 306.

[[118]](#_ftnref118) Following the merger with the Municipalities of Bellinzona, Camorino, Giubiasco, Gnosca, Gorduno, Gudo, Moleno, Montecarasso, Pianezzo, Preonzo, Sant’Antonio and Sementina, the Municipality of Claro passes from the District of Riviera to the District of Bellinzona - BU 2016, 227; BU 2016, 337; BU 2016, 479.

[[119]](#_ftnref119) By DL 18, 19 and 20.11.1907 the Municipalities of Bellinzona, Carasso, Daro and Ravecchia are merged into a Municipality named Bellinzona - BU 1907, 177, 178 and 179.

[[120]](#_ftnref120) By DL 21.3.2016 the Municipalities of Bellinzona, Camorino, Claro, Giubiasco, Gnosca, Gorduno, Gudo, Moleno, Montecarasso, Pianezzo, Preonzo, Sant’Antonio and Sementina are merged into a Municipality named Bellinzona - BU 2016, 227; BU 2016, 337; BU 2016, 479.

[[121]](#_ftnref121) In 1820 Arbedo and Castione are merged into a Municipality named Arbedo-Castione.

[[122]](#_ftnref122) By DL 21.3.2016 the Circle of Arbedo-Castione is introduced - BU 2016, 227; BU 2016, 337; BU 2016, 479.

[[123]](#_ftnref123) By DL 21.3.2016 the Circle of Ticino is suppressed - BU 2016, 227; BU 2016, 337; BU 2016, 479.

[[124]](#_ftnref124) Following the merger with the Municipality of Bellinzona, the Municipalities of Gnosca, Gorduno, Gudo, Moleno, Montecarasso, Preonzo, Sementina pass from the Circle of Ticino to the Circle of Bellinzona - BU 2016, 227; BU 2016, 337; BU 2016, 479.

[[125]](#_ftnref125) By DL 23.11.1831 the Municipality of Vallemorobbia is divided into three Municipalities: Pianezzo, Sant’Antonio and Vallemorobbia in piano.

[[126]](#_ftnref126) By DL 2.12.1867 the Municipalities of Giubiasco and Vallemorobbia in piano are merged into a Municipality named Giubiasco - BU 1867, 26.

[[127]](#_ftnref127) By DL 30.11.2004 the Municipalities of Cadenazzo and Robasacco are merged into a Municipality named Cadenazzo - BU 2005, 18.

[[128]](#_ftnref128) By DL 2.12.2008 and 24.6.2010 the Municipalities of Bironico, Camignolo, Medeglia, Rivera and Sigirino are merged into a Municipality named Monteceneri - BU 2009, 48; BU 2010, 306.

[[129]](#_ftnref129) Following the merger with the Municipality of Monteceneri, the Municipality of Medeglia passes from the Circle of Giubiasco to the Circle of Taverne - BU 2009, 49; BU 2010, 306.

[[130]](#_ftnref130) By DL 21.3.2016 the name of the Circle changes from Giubiasco to Sant’Antonino - BU 2016, 227; BU 2016, 337; BU 2016, 479.

[[131]](#_ftnref131) Following the merger with the Municipality of Bellinzona, the Municipalities of Camorino, Giubiasco, Pianezzo, Sant’Antonio pass from the Circle of Giubiasco to the Circle of Bellinzona - BU 2016, 227; BU 2016, 337; BU 2016, 479.

[[132]](#_ftnref132) Following the merger with the Municipalities of Bellinzona, Camorino, Giubiasco, Gnosca, Gorduno, Gudo, Moleno, Monte Carasso, Pianezzo, Preonzo, Sant’Antonio and Sementina, the Municipality of Claro passes from the District of Riviera to the District of Bellinzona - BU 2016, 227; BU 2016, 337; BU 2016, 479.

[[133]](#_ftnref133) At the beginning of the 19th century the Municipalities of Loderio and Pontirone are merged with the Municipality of Biasca and the Municipality of Prosito is merged with the Municipality of Lodrino.

[[134]](#_ftnref134) Following the merger with the Municipality of Bellinzona, the Municipality of Claro passes from the Circle of Riviera to the Circle of Bellinzona - BU 2016, 227; BU 2016, 337; BU 2016, 479.

[[135]](#_ftnref135) By DL 18.4.2016 the Municipalities of Cresciano, Iragna, Lodrino and Osogna are merged into a Municipality named Riviera - BU 2016, 271.

[[136]](#_ftnref136) By DL 13.7.1841 the capital of the Circle of Malvaglia is established in Dongio - BU 1841, 104.

[[137]](#_ftnref137) By DL 23.11.1863 the capital of the Circle of Malvaglia is established in Malvaglia - BU 1863, 32.

[[138]](#_ftnref138) By DL 8.10.2003 the Municipalities of Castro, Corzoneso, Dongio, Largario, Leontica, Lottigna, Marolta, Ponto Valentino and Prugiasco are merged into a Municipality named Acquarossa - BU 2003, 410.

[[139]](#_ftnref139) Following the merger with the Municipality of Acquarossa, the Municipality of Dongio passes from the Circle of Malvaglia to the Circle of Castro - BU 2003, 410.

[[140]](#_ftnref140) By DL 15.3.2011 the Municipalities of Ludiano, Malvaglia and Semione are merged into a Municipality named Serravalle - BU 2011, 251.

[[141]](#_ftnref141) By DL 25.11.1927 the Municipalities of Grumo and Torre are merged into a Municipality named Torre - BU 1928, 13.

[[142]](#_ftnref142) By DL 8.10.2003 the name of the Circle changes from Castro to Acquarossa - BU 2003, 410.

[[143]](#_ftnref143) By DL 8.10.2003 the Municipalities of Castro, Corzoneso, Dongio, Largario, Leontica, Lottigna, Marolta, Ponto Valentino and Prugiasco are merged into a Municipality named Acquarossa - BU 2003, 410.

[[144]](#_ftnref144) By DL 25.1.2005 the Municipalities of Aquila, Campo-Blenio, Ghirone, Olivone and Torre are merged into a Municipality named Blenio - BU 2005, 110.

[[145]](#_ftnref145) Following the merger with the Municipality of Blenio, the Municipality of Torre passes from the Circle of Acquarossa to the Circle of Olivone - BU 2005, 110.

[[146]](#_ftnref146) In 1836 the Municipalities of Buttino and Ghirone are merged into a Municipality named Ghirone.

[[147]](#_ftnref147) By DL 4.6.1853 the Municipality of Aquila is divided into two Municipalities: Aquila and Ghirone - BU 1853, 41.

[[148]](#_ftnref148) By DL 8.10.2003 the Municipalities of Castro, Corzoneso, Dongio, Largario, Leontica, Lottigna, Marolta, Ponto Valentino and Prugiasco are merged into a Municipality named Acquarossa - BU 2003, 410.

[[149]](#_ftnref149) Following the merger with the Municipality of Acquarossa, the Municipality of Largario passes from the Circle of Olivone to the Circle of Castro - BU 2003, 410.

[[150]](#_ftnref150) By DL 25.1.2005 the Municipalities of Aquila, Campo-Blenio, Ghirone, Olivone and Torre are merged into a Municipality named Blenio - BU 2005, 110.

[[151]](#_ftnref151) By DL 8.11.2011 the Municipalities of Anzonico, Calpiogna, Campello, Cavagnago, Chironico, Faido, Mairengo and Osco are merged into a Municipality named Faido - BU 2011, 661.

[[152]](#_ftnref152) Following the merger with the Municipality of Faido, the Municipalities of Anzonico and Cavagnago pass from the Circle of Giornico to the Circle of Faido - BU 2011, 661.

[[153]](#_ftnref153) By DL 23.11.2015 the Municipalities of Faido and Sobrio are merged into a Municipality named Faido - BU 2016, 5.

[[154]](#_ftnref154) Following the merger with the Municipality of Faido, the Municipality of Sobrio passes from the Circle of Giornico to the Circle of Faido - BU 2016, 5.

[[155]](#_ftnref155) By DL 28.5.2024 the Municipalities of Bodio and Giornico are merged into a Municipality named Giornico - BU 2024, 174.

[[156]](#_ftnref156) By DL 9.5.1853 the Municipality of Calpiogna is divided into two Municipalities: Calpiogna and Campello - BU 1853, 36.

[[157]](#_ftnref157) By DL 12.10.2005 the Municipalities of Calonico, Chiggiogna, Faido and Rossura are merged into a Municipality named Faido - BU 2005, 406.

[[158]](#_ftnref158) By DL 8.11.2011 the Municipalities of Anzonico, Calpiogna, Campello, Cavagnago, Chironico, Faido, Mairengo and Osco are merged into a Municipality named Faido - BU 2011, 661.

[[159]](#_ftnref159) By DL 23.11.2015 the Municipalities of Faido and Sobrio are merged into a Municipality named Faido - BU 2016, 5.

[[160]](#_ftnref160) By DL 14.10.1940 the name of the Municipality of Prato is changed to Prato Leventina - BU 1940, 301.

[[161]](#_ftnref161) By DL 28.5.2024 the Municipalities of Prato Leventina and Quinto are merged into a Municipality named Quinto - BU 2024, 178.