Vanzago

Vanzago
Vanzagh (Lombard)
Comune
Comune di Vanzago
Location of Vanzago
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Vanzago is located in Italy
Vanzago
Vanzago
Location of Vanzago in Italy
Vanzago is located in Lombardy
Vanzago
Vanzago
Vanzago (Lombardy)
Coordinates: 45°32′N 9°0′E / 45.533°N 9.000°E / 45.533; 9.000
CountryItaly
RegionLombardy
Metropolitan cityMilan (MI)
FrazioniMantegazza, Valdarenne, Tre Campane
Area
[1]
 • Total
6.2 km2 (2.4 sq mi)
Elevation
154 m (505 ft)
Population
 (Dec. 2004)[2]
 • Total
7,615
 • Density1,200/km2 (3,200/sq mi)
DemonymVanzaghesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
20043
Dialing code02
WebsiteOfficial website

Vanzago (Lombard: Vanzagh [ʋãˈsaːk]) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Milan in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 15 kilometres (9 mi) northwest of Milan. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 7,615 and an area of 6.2 square kilometres (2.4 sq mi).[3]

The municipality of Vanzago contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Mantegazza, Valdarenne, and Tre Campane.

Vanzago borders the following municipalities: Pogliano Milanese, Pregnana Milanese, Arluno, Sedriano.

Demographic evolution

WWF

The natural area is also known for the WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) nature reserve, an organisation for the protection of the environment and endangered species. It was established in 1978 under the name of Bosco di Vanzago.

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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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