Albizzate

Albizzate is a town and comune located in the province of Varese, in the Lombardy region of northern Italy.

Albizzate
Comune di Albizzate
Chiesa di Sant'Alessandro Martire
Albizzate in the province of Varese
Location of Albizzate
Albizzate
Location of Albizzate in Italy
Albizzate
Albizzate (Lombardy)
Coordinates: 45°43′N 08°48′E
CountryItaly
RegionLombardy
ProvinceVarese (VA)
Government
  MayorFrancesco Sommaruga
Area
  Total3 km2 (1 sq mi)
Elevation
334 m (1,096 ft)
Population
 (2018-01-01)[2]
  Total4,911
  Density1,600/km2 (4,200/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Albizzatesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
21041
Dialing code0331
Patron saintSant'Alessandro
Saint day26 August
WebsiteOfficial website

It is served by Albizzate-Solbiate Arno railway station.

Origins of the Name

Coming from the Latin name of Arvidius (from Arvius), followed by the suffix -ate. Less likely, the name is believed to be connected to the presence of a castle that belonged to the family Albizzi.

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