 Until 1902 Bivio was known as by its Italian name "Stalla".Neighboring municipalities are Marmorera, Bever (exclave), Silvaplana, Sils im Engadin/Segl, Stampa (exclave Maloja), Soglio, Avers and Mulegns.Bivio had a population (as of 2014) of 189. , 14.3% of the population was made up of foreign nationals.