Villa Luganese | |
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Quarter | |
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| Country | Switzerland |
| Canton | Ticino |
| District | Lugano |
| City | Lugano |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.21 km2 (0.85 sq mi) |
| Population (2012-12-31) [1] | |
| • Total | 581 |
| • Density | 260/km2 (680/sq mi) |
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Villa Luganese was formerly a municipality of its own, having been incorporated into Lugano in 2008.
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