Gerenzano

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Gerenzano
Comune di Gerenzano
Piazza XXV Aprile, Gerenzano
Piazza XXV Aprile, Gerenzano
Coat of arms of Gerenzano
Location of Gerenzano
Gerenzano is located in Italy
Gerenzano
Gerenzano
Location of Gerenzano in Italy
Coordinates: 45°38′N 9°0′E / 45.633°N 9.000°E / 45.633; 9.000
CountryItaly
RegionLombardy
ProvinceVarese (VA)
Government
 • MayorIvano Campi
Area
 • Total9.8 km2 (3.8 sq mi)
Elevation
226 m (741 ft)
Population
 (31 January 2009)[3]
 • Total10,098
 • Density1,000/km2 (2,700/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Gerenzanesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
21040
Dialing code02
Patron saintSts. Peter and Paul
Saint dayApril 7
WebsiteOfficial website

Gerenzano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Varese in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) northwest of Milan and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) southeast of Varese.

Gerenzano borders the following municipalities: Cislago, Rescaldina, Rovello Porro, Saronno, Turate, Uboldo.

Transports[]

Gerenzano is served by train transportation with Gerenzano-Turate station, situated on the line connecting Varese and Laveno Mombello to Milan. This line is operated by FNM.

Education and culture[]

Gerenzano has two public primary schools (one entitled to Pope Giovanni XXIII and one to G.P. Clerici) and one public middle school (entitled to the Italian scientist Enrico Fermi). There are no high schools in the comune.

A public library is also present in the territory, along with a public auditorium.

Sports[]

In Gerenzano are located the following sport teams:

  • Gruppo Sportivo Gerenzano, Twirling
  • Polisportiva Salus Gerenzano, Football, Volleyball, Basketball and other activities
  • A.S.D Gerenzanese Calcio, Football

References[]

  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  3. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.



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