Concesio
Concesio (Brescian: Consés; locally Conhè) is a town and comune in the province of Brescia, in Lombardy in Trompia valley. It is located 8.2 kilometres (5.1 mi) north of Brescia and 6.8 kilometres (4.2 mi) south of Sarezzo. Concesio is located in the lower Val Trompia, at the foot of Monte Spina. The comune is bounded by other communes of Brescia, Bovezzo, Lumezzane, Villa Carcina, Gussago and Collebeato.
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| Comune di Concesio | |
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Location of Concesio 
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  Concesio Location of Concesio in Lombardy  Concesio Concesio (Lombardy) | |
| Coordinates: 45°36′N 10°13′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Province | Brescia (BS) |
| Frazioni | Artignago, Cà De Bosio, Campagnole, Costorio, Pieve, Roncaglie, Sant'Andrea, San Vigilio, Stocchetta |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Stefano Retali (Democratic Party) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 19 km2 (7 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 216 m (709 ft) |
| Population (2011)[2] | |
| • Total | 15,087 |
| • Density | 790/km2 (2,100/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Concesiani |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 25062 |
| Dialing code | 030 |
| Patron saint | St. Roch Bl. Paul VI |
| Saint day | 16 August 26 September |
It is the birthplace of Giovanni Battista Montini, who was Pope (1963–78) under the name of Paul VI.
Notable people
- Giovanni Battista Montini, (1897) Pope Paul VI
- Mario Balotelli, (1990) footballer
Sources
- "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ISTAT Archived March 3, 2016, at the Wayback Machine
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