Monzambano (Upper Mantovano: Mosambà) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Mantua in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 120 kilometres (75 mi) east of Milan and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) northwest of Mantua. Its frazione of Castellaro Lagusello is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").[3]
Monzambano
Mosambà (Emilian) | |
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| Comune di Monzambano | |
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 Coat of arms | |
Location of Monzambano  | |
  Monzambano Location of Monzambano in Italy  Monzambano Monzambano (Lombardy) | |
| Coordinates: 45°23′N 10°42′E / 45.383°N 10.700°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Province | Mantua (MN) |
| Frazioni | Castellaro Lagusello, Pille, Olfino |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Giorgio Cappa |
| Area | |
| • Total | 29.9 km2 (11.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 88 m (289 ft) |
| Population (28 February 2017)[2] | |
| • Total | 4,835 |
| • Density | 160/km2 (420/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Monzambanesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 46040 |
| Dialing code | 0376 |
| Patron saint | St. Bartholomew |
| Website | Official website |
World Heritage Site
editIt is home to one or more prehistoric pile-dwelling (or stilt house) settlements that are part of the Prehistoric Pile dwellings around the Alps UNESCO World Heritage Site.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- ^ "Lombardia" (in Italian). Retrieved 31 July 2023.
- ^ UNESCO World Heritage Site - Prehistoric Pile dwellings around the Alps
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