Mozzo
Mozzo (Bergamasque: Móss) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Bergamo in the Italian region of Lombardy, located about 45 kilometres (28 mi) northeast of Milan and about 5 kilometres (3 mi) west of Bergamo.
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Location of Mozzo 
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| Coordinates: 45°42′N 9°36′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Province | Province of Bergamo (BG) |
| Frazioni | Borghetto, Ca' del Lupo, Colombera, Crocette, Dorotina, Merena, Mozzo di Sopra, Pascoletto |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.6 km2 (1.4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 252 m (827 ft) |
| Population (Dec. 2004)[2] | |
| • Total | 7,202 |
| • Density | 2,000/km2 (5,200/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Mozzesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 24030 |
| Dialing code | 035 |
| Website | Official website |
The municipality of Mozzo contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Borghetto, Ca' del Lupo, Colombera, Crocette, Dorotina, Merena, Mozzo di Sopra, and Pascoletto.
Mozzo borders the following municipalities: Bergamo, Curno, Ponte San Pietro, Valbrembo. Part of Mozzo's territory is part of Parco dei Colli di Bergamo.
Demographic evolution
As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 7,202 and an area of 3.6 square kilometres (1.4 sq mi).[3]
Economy
Mozzo was the birthplace for the multinational chemical company Sigma. In 1958, it produced surfactants used in the textile industry.[4]
References
- "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- "Part of 3V Group - 3V Sigma". www.3vsigma.com. n.d. Retrieved 2020-05-22.
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