Isone

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Coordinates: 46°8′N, 8°59′E

Isone
Country Switzerland Coat of Arms of Isone
Canton Ticino
District Bellinzona
46°8′N, 8°59′E
Population 364  (December 2004)
  - Density 28 /km² (73 /sq.mi.)
Area 12.9 km² (5 sq mi)
Elevation 748 m (2,454 ft)
Postal code 6810
SFOS number 5009
Surrounded by Cadenazzo, Camorino, Capriasca, Medeglia, Pianezzo, Ponte Capriasca, Sant'Antonino
Isone (Switzerland)
Isone
Isone

Isone is a municipality in the district of Bellinzona in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland.

Isone is mainly known for being the location of the grenadier school (Grenadierschule) of the Swiss Army. The Grenadiers are a corps of the infantry and is being instructed in Isone since 1970. Before, the instruction had taken place in Losone.