Ponteranica (Bergamasque: Potranga or Put de Ranga) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Bergamo in the Italian region of Lombardy, located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) northeast of Milan and about 4 kilometres (2 mi) northwest of Bergamo. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 6,866 and an area of 8.4 square kilometres (3.2 sq mi).[3]

Ponteranica
Comune di Ponteranica
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Location of Ponteranica
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Ponteranica is located in Italy
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Location of Ponteranica in Italy
Ponteranica is located in Lombardy
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Ponteranica (Lombardy)
Coordinates: 45°44′N 9°39′E / 45.733°N 9.650°E / 45.733; 9.650
CountryItaly
RegionLombardy
ProvinceProvince of Bergamo (BG)
Area
 • Total8.4 km2 (3.2 sq mi)
Elevation
545 m (1,788 ft)
Population
 (Dec. 2004)[2]
 • Total6,866
 • Density820/km2 (2,100/sq mi)
DemonymPonteranichesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
24010
Dialing code035
WebsiteOfficial website

Ponteranica borders the following municipalities: Alzano Lombardo, Bergamo, Ranica, Sorisole, Torre Boldone, Zogno.

A part of its surface is occupied by Maresana Hill. The source of Morla is in Ponteranica. Part of Ponteranica's territory belongs of Parco dei Colli di Bergamo

Demographic evolution

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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. ^ "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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