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Dresano

Dresano (Lombard: Dresan [dreˈzãː]) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Milan in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) southeast of Milan.

Dresano
Comune
Comune di Dresano
Town hall.
Town hall.
Location of Dresano
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Dresano is located in Italy
Dresano
Dresano
Location of Dresano in Italy
Dresano is located in Lombardy
Dresano
Dresano
Dresano (Lombardy)
Coordinates: 45°22′N 9°22′E / 45.367°N 9.367°E / 45.367; 9.367
CountryItaly
RegionLombardy
Metropolitan cityMilan (MI)
Government
 • MayorVito Penta
Area
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 • Total3.48 km2 (1.34 sq mi)
Elevation
91 m (299 ft)
Population
 (30 November 2017)[2]
 • Total3,041
 • Density870/km2 (2,300/sq mi)
DemonymDresanesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
20077
Dialing code02
WebsiteOfficial website

Dresano borders the following municipalities: Mediglia, Tribiano, Mulazzano, Colturano, Vizzolo Predabissi and Casalmaiocco.

Etymology

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The name Dresano is due to the presence, in these swampy areas, of three inlets, three "sinuses", from which the name evolved over the centuries: Tresseno, then Tressano and Tresano, and finally Dresano. The three inlets appear in the coat of arms too, surmounted by three poplar trees, the poplar being one of the most typical local trees.

History

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old Saint Benedict monk order convent, in Dresano town centre

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Chiesa di San Giorgio martire, in Dresano town centre

The old village hosts the remains of one of its most ancient buildings: on the East side of Piazza Manzoni the wall of an establishment with a massive wooden double door is found, which was part of the convent of the benedictines, who performed the hard task of draining and cultivating the swampy territories around. In this area malaria (swamp fever) took its toll.

Climate

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Via delle camelie, Villaggio ambrosiano, covered by snow in January 2006

The climate in Dresano is characterised by sultry summers, and rainy, cold winters. Occasionally, heavy snowfall occurs; in 1995 a particularly heavy snowfall blocked the roads, paralysing traffic and forcing schools to close for several days.

The end of August-early September is characterised by violent thunderstorms and heavy sleet which signal the end of summer.

Topography

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The village is divided into four smaller areas: the old village (Dresano vecchio), Madonnina (built in the 1960s), Villaggio ambrosiano (erected in the 1970s) and Villaggio Helios (begun in the 1990s).

The old village shows one of the oldest farms in the area, Cascina Belpensiero, which displays a centuries-old tree in the middle of the farmyard. This former dairy farm is already mentioned in written historical sources dating back to 1500, and it is still surrounded by fields, 1 kilometre (0.62 mi) from the village.

Every year, in May, the traditional "Quater Pass per un Vitel" (= "four steps for a calf" in the local dialect), an amatorial footrace, is organised by the local sports group Gruppo Sportivo Marciatori San Giorgio (San Giorgio being the local patron saint). The prize for such race used to be a live calf (hence the name), nowadays it is an award. There are three different options for the race: 6 kilometres (3.7 mi), 12 kilometres (7.5 mi), and 21 kilometres (13 mi).

Government

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The following is a list of the local mayors from 1945 onward[3]

Term Dates Name
1945-1960 Luigi Giuseppe Preda
1960-1975 Mario Ferrario
1975-1980 Giovanni Uselli
1980-1988 Giulio Testa
1988-1990 Aldo Figini
1991-1991 Gianna Gelo
1991-1992 Angelo Zanvettor
1992-2002 Gianna Gelo
2002-2012 Mario Valesi
2012-2021 Vito Penta
2021-Now Nicola Infante[4]

Sport

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Sport associations in Dresano include:

  • Gruppo sportivo marciatori San Giorgio (walkers' group)
  • Auser (providing assistance to the elderly and the disabled)
  • Dresano Calcio (soccer team)
  • Dresano Basket (basketball team)

Events

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  • Carnevale dresanese (carnival): February
  • Dresano fiorita (flower show): 2nd Sunday of April
  • "Quater pass per un vitel": 1st Sunday of June (footrace)
  • Marcia Serale del Belpensiero (footrace): June (non-competitive footrace by night)
  • Festa dell'uva (grapevine fair): 2nd Sunday of September

The gym and the municipal library, managed by volunteers, are located in the school complex of the Villaggio ambrosiano.

Ecology

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Oilseed rape cultivation, close to the water purifier
 
An old derelict mill, close to the Addetta floodway

Dresano owns a water purification plant. The water purifier can be found along the Addetta floodway, close to Balbiano.

Fields in Dresano territory are intensely farmed. The most popular cultivations are:

Biodiversity

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Dresano, a farmland tradition town, has shown in the last few years an increased level of biodiversity, thanks to various animal and plant species, that live mainly along waterways.

Wildlife

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Local noticeable wild animal species, especially on the Addetta floodway banks, include:

Flora

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References

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  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  3. ^ Quarant'anni di autonomia. (2008). Il Lodigiano, p. 298.
  4. ^ "Nicola Infante".
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