Corzano
| Corzano | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Corzano | |
.svg.png) Corzano within the Province of Brescia | |
  Corzano Location of Corzano in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 45°27′N 10°1′E / 45.450°N 10.017°ECoordinates: 45°27′N 10°1′E / 45.450°N 10.017°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Brescia (BS) |
| Frazioni | Bargnano, Meano, Montegiardino |
| Area | |
| • Total | 12 km2 (5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 101 m (331 ft) |
| Population (2011)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,397 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (300/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Corzanesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 25030 |
| Dialing code | 030 |
| Website | Official website |
Corzano is a town and comune in the province of Brescia, in Lombardy, Italy. As of 2011 its population was 1,397.[1]
History
The name Corzano is derived from the Roman family name Curtius. In the 15th century the Avogadro family built a castle in the village Meano, which is part of the comune. It was part of the Republic of Venice until its dissolution at the end of the 18th century.[2]
Geography
Corzano is located at 45°26' North, 10°0' West[3] approximately 100 metres (330 ft) above sea level.[4] The bordering municipalities are Barbariga, Brandico, Comezzano-Cizzago, Dello, Longhena, Pompiano and Trenzano.
Corzano counts the hamlets (frazioni) of Bargnano, Meano and Montegiardino. The last one was an autonomous municipality until 1797.[5]
Demographics
The 2001 census gives the population as 980 people, composed of 359 families.[6]
References
- 1 2 (Italian) Source: Istat 2011
- ↑ History of Corzano
- ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
- ↑ Corzano, retrieved 2007-09-19
- ↑ (Italian) Comune of Montegiardino (Cultural property of Lombardy website)
- ↑ City of Corzano, retrieved 2007-09-19
External links
Media related to Corzano at Wikimedia Commons
- (Italian) Corzano official website