During the Middle Ages the landlords over the village included both the Bishop of Como and the "Capitanei" (noble families) of Locarno. Together with Golino and Verdasio, Intragna was part of a "Vicinanza". The first statutes of the "Vicinanza" were written in 1365 and were revised in 1469. They possessed the right to appoint one representative to the Council of the parish of Locarno. The mayor (or console) was alternately appointed during five years by Intragna, then by one provided by Golino and Verdasio. During the 16th to 18th Centuries it was part of the bailiwick of Locarno. In 1531, the Swiss Confederation rejected an application from Intragna, Ascona, Onsernone and Centovalli to form a municipality that was independent of Locarno. Likewise, the conflict-ridden attempts of Golino to form an independent municipality failed in the 18th and 19th Centuries.