Corzano
Comune in Lombardy, Italy
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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]
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Corzano
Corsà | |
|---|---|
| Comune di Corzano | |
Corzano within the Province of Brescia | |
  Corzano Location of Corzano in Italy  Corzano Corzano (Lombardy) | |
| Coordinates: 45°27′N 10°1′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Province | Brescia (BS) |
| Frazioni | Bargnano, Meano, Montegiardino |
| Area | |
• Total | 12 km2 (4.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 101 m (331 ft) |
| Population (2011)[2] | |
• Total | 1,397 |
| • Density | 120/km2 (300/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Corzanesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 25030 |
| Dialing code | 030 |
| ISTAT code | 017064 |
| Website | Official 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]
