Bulciago

Bulciago
Bilciàch (Lombard)
Comune
Comune di Bulciago
Church of Saint Cosma and Damiano
Church of Saint Cosma and Damiano
Location of Bulciago
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Bulciago is located in Italy
Bulciago
Bulciago
Location of Bulciago in Italy
Bulciago is located in Lombardy
Bulciago
Bulciago
Bulciago (Lombardy)
Coordinates: 45°45′N 9°17′E / 45.750°N 9.283°E / 45.750; 9.283
CountryItaly
RegionLombardy
ProvinceProvince of Lecco (LC)
Area
[1]
 • Total
3.1 km2 (1.2 sq mi)
Population
 (Dec. 2004)[2]
 • Total
2,811
 • Density910/km2 (2,300/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
23892
Dialing code031

Bulciago (Brianzöö: Bilciàch) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Lecco in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 35 kilometres (22 mi) northeast of Milan and about 14 kilometres (9 mi) southwest of Lecco. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,811 in an area of 3.1 square kilometres (1.2 sq mi).[3]

Bulciago borders the following municipalities: Barzago, Cassago Brianza, Costa Masnaga, Cremella, Garbagnate Monastero, Nibionno.

History

Its name seems to derive from a Bubulcius, which means "land of Bubulcio", perhaps a Roman leader.[citation needed]

Gallic-Roman and Longobard tombs were found in Bulciago.[citation needed]

The Bulciago's citizen Eligio Panzeri took part in the Expedition of the Thousand.[citation needed]

Demographic evolution

Famous citizens

References

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


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