Schignano is a village of 864 inhabitants located at an altitude of 650 meters above sea level.
It extends over an area of 1012 hectares, it is composed by different fractions and it is surrounded by mountains such as Comana, Sasso Gordona, Crocione and Monte of San Zeno.
It is one of the most famous and sought-after destinations of the Val d'Intelvi because of the events held here very frequently, including that of the Carnival which is the most important one.
A plaque at the entrance of the local cemetery commemorates the citizen Giuseppe Peduzzi, who was one of the victims of the sinking of the Titanic.