Gaggiano

Gaggiano (Lombard: Gaggian or Gasgian [ɡaˈ(d)ʒãː]) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Milan in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 13 kilometres (8 miles) southwest of Milan. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 8,360 and an area of 26.7 square kilometres (10.3 sq mi).[3]

Gaggiano
Comune di Gaggiano
The Naviglio Grande river at Gaggiano
Location of Gaggiano
Gaggiano
Location of Gaggiano in Italy
Gaggiano
Gaggiano (Lombardy)
Coordinates: 45°24′N 9°2′E
CountryItaly
RegionLombardy
Metropolitan cityMilan (MI)
Area
  Total26.7 km2 (10.3 sq mi)
Population
 (Dec. 2004)[2]
  Total8,360
  Density310/km2 (810/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
20083
Dialing code02
WebsiteOfficial website

Gaggiano borders the following municipalities: Cusago, Cisliano, Albairate, Trezzano sul Naviglio, Vermezzo, Zibido San Giacomo, Gudo Visconti, Noviglio, Rosate.

Gaggiano is served by Gaggiano railway station.

Here, in 1849 Pope Francis' great-grandfather was born.

Demographic evolution

International relations

Twin towns — Sister cities

Gaggiano is twinned with:

References

Notes
  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  3. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.



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