Lesmo
Comune in Lombardy, Italy
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Lesmo is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Monza and Brianza in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) northeast of Milan.
Lesmo | |
|---|---|
| Comune di Lesmo | |
Parish church of Santa Maria Assunta. | |
| Coordinates: 45°39′N 9°19′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Province | Monza and Brianza (MB) |
| Frazioni | California, Gerno, Peregallo |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Roberto Antonioli |
| Area | |
• Total | 5.1 km2 (2.0 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 190 m (620 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 7,792 |
| • Density | 1,500/km2 (4,000/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Lesmesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 20855 |
| Dialing code | 039 |
| Website | Official website |
Geography
Lesmo borders the following municipalities: Casatenovo, Triuggio, Correzzana, Camparada, Arcore, Macherio, Biassono.
2 corners (currently numbered Turns 6 and 7) on the Monza Circuit are named after the town, and have been since the track first opened in 1922.
History
The town is currently [when?] administered by Lesmo Amica with Roberto Antonioli as mayor and Marco Fumagalli as vice mayor. [citation needed]