Sumirago is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Varese in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 40 km northwest of Milan and about 10 km southwest of Varese. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 6,032 and an area of 11.5 km2.[3]

Sumirago
Comune di Sumirago
Location of Sumirago
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Sumirago is located in Italy
Sumirago
Sumirago
Location of Sumirago in Italy
Sumirago is located in Lombardy
Sumirago
Sumirago
Sumirago (Lombardy)
Coordinates: 45°44′N 8°47′E / 45.733°N 8.783°E / 45.733; 8.783
CountryItaly
RegionLombardy
ProvinceProvince of Varese (VA)
FrazioniAlbusciago, Caidate, Menzago, Quinzano
Area
 • Total
11.5 km2 (4.4 sq mi)
Population
 (Dec. 2004)[2]
 • Total
6,032
 • Density520/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
DemonymSumiraghesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
21040
Dialing code0331

Geography

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The municipality of Sumirago contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Albusciago, Caidate, Menzago, and Quinzano.

History

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Sumirago is a centre of ancient origins, belonging since the very start to the city of Milan. In 1786, it started to be a part of the district of Varese, even if afterwards he returned to be a part of Milan's one.

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.