Sangiano

Sangiano
Comune
Comune di Sangiano
Sangiano
Location of Sangiano in Italy
Coordinates: 45°52′N 8°38′E / 45.867°N 8.633°E / 45.867; 8.633Coordinates: 45°52′N 8°38′E / 45.867°N 8.633°E / 45.867; 8.633
Country Italy
Region Lombardy
Province Province of Varese (VA)
Area
  Total 2.2 km2 (0.8 sq mi)
Population (Dec. 2004)
  Total 1,345
  Density 610/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Sangianesi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 21038
Dialing code 0332

Sangiano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Varese in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) northwest of Milan and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) northwest of Varese. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,345 and an area of 2.2 square kilometres (0.85 sq mi).[1]

Sangiano borders the following municipalities: Besozzo, Caravate, Laveno-Mombello, Leggiuno. In the area of Sangiano there's a limestone rock wall called "falesia del Picuz" prepared for sport climbing with fixed bolts and belays.

Rock climbing in Sangiano

Demographic evolution

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.


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