Whilst the Sottoceneri comprises only about 15% of the land area of the canton, it contains 57% of the population (2008), and is therefore characterised by a markedly higher population density and level of economic activity, when compared to the Sopraceneri.
Whilst the Sottoceneri comprises, or only about 15% of the land area of the canton, it contains 189,123 people, or 57% of the cantonal population (2008). It is therefore characterised by a markedly higher population density and level of economic activity, when compared to the Sopraceneri.