Corzano
Corzano
Corsà | |
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Comune di Corzano | |
![]() Corzano within the Province of Brescia | |
show Location of Corzano | |
![]() ![]() Corzano Location of Corzano in Italy | |
Coordinates: 45°27′N 10°1′E / 45.450°N 10.017°ECoordinates: 45°27′N 10°1′E / 45.450°N 10.017°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Lombardy |
Province | Brescia (BS) |
Frazioni | Bargnano, Meano, Montegiardino |
Area | |
• Total | 12 km2 (5 sq mi) |
Elevation | 101 m (331 ft) |
Population (2011)[3] | |
• Total | 1,397 |
• Density | 120/km2 (300/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Corzanesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 25030 |
Dialing code | 030 |
ISTAT code | 017064 |
Website | Official website |
Corzano (Brescian: Corsà) is a town and comune in the province of Brescia, in Lombardy, Italy. As of 2011 its population was 1,397.[3]
History[]
The name Corzano is derived from the Roman family name Curtius. In the 15th century the Avogadro family built a castle in the village Meano, which is part of the comune. It was part of the Republic of Venice until its dissolution at the end of the 18th century.[4]
Geography[]
Corzano is located at 45°26' North, 10°0' West[5] approximately 100 metres (330 ft) above sea level.[6] The bordering municipalities are Barbariga, Brandico, Comezzano-Cizzago, Dello, Longhena, Pompiano and Trenzano.
Corzano counts the hamlets (frazioni) of Bargnano, Meano and Montegiardino. The last one was an autonomous municipality until 1797.[7]
Demographics[]
The 2001 census gives the population as 980 people, composed of 359 families.[8]
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References[]
- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ Jump up to: a b (in Italian) Source: Istat 2011
- ^ History of Corzano
- ^ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ^ Corzano, retrieved 2007-09-19
- ^ (in Italian) Comune of Montegiardino (Cultural property of Lombardy website)
- ^ City of Corzano, retrieved 2007-09-19
External links[]
Media related to Corzano at Wikimedia Commons
- (in Italian) Corzano official website
- Cities and towns in Lombardy
- Municipalities of the Province of Brescia