Cassago Brianza

Cassago Brianza (Brianzöö: Casàch) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Lecco in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 30 kilometres (19 mi) northeast of Milan and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) southwest of Lecco. Part of the Brianza traditional region, it was formed in 1927 by the merger of the previous comuni of Cassago and Oriano Brianza.

Cassago Brianza
Comune di Cassago Brianza
Location of Cassago Brianza
Cassago Brianza
Location of Cassago Brianza in Italy
Cassago Brianza
Cassago Brianza (Lombardy)
Coordinates: 45°44′N 9°17′E
CountryItaly
RegionLombardy
ProvinceLecco (LC)
Government
  MayorRosaura Fumagalli
Area
  Total3.6 km2 (1.4 sq mi)
Elevation
334 m (1,096 ft)
Population
 (31 May 2017)[2]
  Total4,374
  Density1,200/km2 (3,100/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Cassaghesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
23893
Dialing code039
WebsiteOfficial website

Cassago Brianza borders the following municipalities: Barzanò, Bulciago, Cremella, Monticello Brianza, Nibionno, Renate, Veduggio con Colzano.

It is considered the place ("Rus Cassiciacum") where Saint Augustine spent the fall and winter before he was baptised.

References

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


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