Schignano

Schignano
Schignàn  (Lombard)
Comune
Comune di Schignano
Schignano

Coat of arms
Schignano
Location of Schignano in Italy
Coordinates: 45°56′N 9°6′E / 45.933°N 9.100°E / 45.933; 9.100
Country Italy
Region Lombardy
Province Como (CO)
Frazioni Almanno, Auvrascio, Molobbio, Occagno, Perla, Retegno, Vesbio
Government
  Mayor Ferruccio Rigola
Area
  Total 10.12 km2 (3.91 sq mi)
Elevation 650 m (2,130 ft)
Population (31 July 2017[1])
  Total 852
  Density 84/km2 (220/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Schignanesi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 22020
Dialing code 031
Website Official website

Schignano (Comasco: Schignàn [ʃkiˈɲãː]) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Como in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) north of Milan and about 13 kilometres (8 mi) north of Como, on the border with Switzerland.

Schignano borders the following municipalities: Argegno, Brienno, Breggia (Switzerland), Carate Urio, Centro Valle Intelvi, Cerano d'Intelvi, Dizzasco, Moltrasio.

Twin towns

References

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


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