Asso

Asso (Valassinese Lombard: Ass) is an Italian comune in the province of Como, in Lombardy, Italy. It has 3,524 citizens and an area of 6.46 square kilometres (2.49 sq mi), with a density of 546 people per square kilometer (1,400 per sq mi).

Asso

Ass  (Lombard)
Comune di Asso
Location of Asso
Asso
Location of Asso in Italy
Asso
Asso (Lombardy)
Coordinates: 45°52′N 9°16′E
CountryItaly
RegionLombardy
ProvinceComo (CO)
FrazioniBrazzova, Ca' Nova, Fraino, Gallegno, Gemù, Megna, Mudronno, Pagnano, Scarenna
Government
  MayorGiovanni Conti
 (elected May 5, 2003)
Area
  Total6.46 km2 (2.49 sq mi)
Elevation
427 m (1,401 ft)
Population
 (2006)[2]
  Total3,524
  Density550/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Assesi or assini (it.); assées (west.lmo.); spazapulée (west.lmo. traditional gentilic)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
22033
Dialing code031
Patron saintSaint Apollonia
Saint dayFebruary 9

Main sights

Significant historic buildings are:

  • the castle, built in the 12th century; nowadays only the tower is in good condition;
  • the main church of John the Baptist, built between 1641 and 1675;
  • a few bridges on the river Lambro, including punt de la Fola, punt di Gubitt and ponte Oscuro.

Sister towns




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