Corzano

Corzano (Brescian: Corsà) is a town and comune in the province of Brescia, in Lombardy, Italy. As of 2011 its population was 1,397.[2]

Corzano

Corsà
Comune
Comune di Corzano
Corzano within the Province of Brescia
Location of Corzano
Corzano
Location of Corzano in Italy
Corzano
Corzano (Lombardy)
Coordinates: 45°27′N 10°1′E
CountryItaly
RegionLombardy
ProvinceBrescia (BS)
FrazioniBargnano, Meano, Montegiardino
Area
 • Total12 km2 (5 sq mi)
Elevation
101 m (331 ft)
Population
 (2011)[2]
 • Total1,397
 • Density120/km2 (300/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Corzanesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
25030
Dialing code030
ISTAT code017064
WebsiteOfficial website

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.[3]

Geography

Corzano is located at 45°26' North, 10°0' West[4] approximately 100 metres (330 ft) above sea level.[5] 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.[6]

Demographics

The 2001 census gives the population as 980 people, composed of 359 families.[7]

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References
  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. (in Italian) Source: Istat 2011
  3. History of Corzano
  4. "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  5. Corzano, retrieved 2007-09-19
  6. (in Italian) Comune of Montegiardino (Cultural property of Lombardy website)
  7. City of Corzano, retrieved 2007-09-19

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