Melzo

Melzo (Lombard: Melz [ˈmɛls]) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Milan in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) east of Milan. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 18,400 and an area of 9.7 square kilometres (3.7 sq mi).[3]

Melzo
Città di Melzo
Location of Melzo
Melzo
Location of Melzo in Italy
Melzo
Melzo (Lombardy)
Coordinates: 45°30′N 9°25′E
CountryItaly
RegionLombardy
Metropolitan cityMilan (MI)
Government
  MayorAntonio Fusé
Area
  Total9.7 km2 (3.7 sq mi)
Elevation
118 m (387 ft)
Population
 (January 2009)[2]
  Total18,400
  Density1,900/km2 (4,900/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Melzesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
20066
Dialing code02
WebsiteOfficial website

Melzo borders the following municipalities: Gorgonzola, Pozzuolo Martesana, Cassina de' Pecchi, Vignate, Truccazzano, Liscate.

Melzo received the honorary title of city with a presidential decree on March 14, 1952. It is served by Melzo railway station.

Demographic evolution

Twin towns

Melzo is twinned with:

References

  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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