Cino
Welcome to Cino: a charming mountain village!
Cino, also known as Scin in the Valtellinese dialect, is a small municipality of 331 inhabitants located in the province of Sondrio, in Lombardy. The village is located on the Rhaetian side and is part of the Cech Coast, west of Sondrio. Let's discover together what makes Cino such a special place!
Immersed in nature: Cino's physical geography
Cino extends up to Mount Brusada, which reaches an altitude of over 2,000 meters. The average altitude of the municipality is 502 m above sea level and the village is crossed by 6 streams: the Valle Chioso stream, the Valle Maronara stream, the Valle dei Mulini stream, the Valle Vinzeno stream, the Valle Scemola stream and the Vallate stream, which originates precisely in the municipality of Cino. The beauty of the nature surrounding the village is hard to forget!
The history of Cino
Despite its small size, Cino can boast an interesting history. The village became a municipality from the 14th century, like other mountain villages in the area, such as Cercino and Mantello. However, the village did not experience great developments until the 20th century, when many inhabitants moved to Rome in search of work opportunities. Fortunately, Cino has always maintained excellent collaboration with the capital, and the generational cultural exchange continues to this day!
The symbols of Cino
The coat of arms and the banner of Cino were granted by decree of the President of the Republic on February 22, 1990.
The community of Cino: demographic evolution and ethnicities
In 2016, 13 foreigners, or 3.54% of the total population, resided in Cino. The demographic evolution of the village has been rather stable over the years.
The wonders of Cino: monuments and places of interest
The Church of San Giorgio in Cino is one of the most important monuments in the village. The first information regarding the church dates back to 1447, but the building that can be admired today dates back to the 17th and 18th centuries. The area of the religious building is located in a dominant position over the village and offers an incredible panorama of the lower Valtellina.
Transport and infrastructure
Cino is served by a bus service offered by STPS Autolinee, managed by the Province of Sondrio. The runs made are for Morbegno, passing through Cercino.
The economy of Cino
Cino has always been a predominantly agricultural village, but this activity is becoming less and less common and job opportunities are decreasing. Many residents therefore move to other municipalities in search of work opportunities.
The administration of Cino
At the moment, Cino does not have twinning with other cities.
Sports in Cino
There is no information available regarding organized sports activities in Cino.
Conclusions
Cino is a charming mountain village with many wonders to discover. The beauty of its nature, the history and culture of the village are just some of the reasons to visit this fascinating place. Although the village's economy presents some obstacles, the community of Cino is full of life and ready to welcome visitors at any time of the year!
