Missaglia

Missaglia (Brianzöö: Massaja) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Lecco in the Italian Lombardy region, located at the centre of the area known as the Meratese. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 7,805.

Missaglia

Massaja  (Lombard)
Comune di Missaglia
Location of Missaglia
Missaglia
Location of Missaglia in Italy
Missaglia
Missaglia (Lombardy)
Coordinates: 45°42′N 9°20′E
CountryItaly
RegionLombardy
ProvinceProvince of Lecco (LC)
FrazioniContra, Lomaniga, Maresso, Missagliola
Government
  MayorRosagnese Casiraghi
   elected 2007-05-28
Area
  Total11 km2 (4 sq mi)
Elevation
326 m (1,070 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2004)[2]
  Total7,805
  Density710/km2 (1,800/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Missagliesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
23873
Dialing code039
Patron saintSan Vittore
Saint day8 May
WebsiteOfficial website

The comune, which covers an area of 11 square kilometres (4.2 sq mi), contains the frazioni (subdivisions, often villages or hamlets):

  • Contra
  • Lomaniga
  • Maresso
  • Missagliola

Missaglia borders the following comuni:

Twin towns

Missaglia is twinned with:

The former town hall, now a library
The former town hall, detail



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