Pozzuolo Martesana
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Pozzuolo Martesana | |
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| Comune di Pozzuolo Martesana | |
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  Pozzuolo Martesana Location of Pozzuolo Martesana in Italy  Pozzuolo Martesana Pozzuolo Martesana (Lombardy) | |
| Coordinates: 45°31′N 9°27′E / 45.517°N 9.450°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Metropolitan city | Milan (MI) |
| Frazioni | Trecella, Bisentrate |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Angelo Maria Caterina |
| Area | |
• Total | 12.14 km2 (4.69 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 121 m (397 ft) |
| Population | |
• Total | 8,442 |
| • Density | 695.4/km2 (1,801/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Pozzuolesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 20060 |
| Dialing code | 02 |
| Website | Official website |
Pozzuolo Martesana (Lombard: Pozzoeu or Pozzoeul [puˈsøː(l)]) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Milan in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) east of Milan.
It has a population of around 7,000 inhabitants. The town is notable for hosting a production facility of the multinational company Ferrero. The factory was established in Pozzuolo Martesana due to the historical presence of abundant underground sources of pure water.
Pozzuolo Martesana borders the following municipalities: Inzago, Cassano d'Adda, Gorgonzola, Bellinzago Lombardo, Melzo, Truccazzano.
Pozzuolo Martesana is served by Pozzuolo Martesana railway station, the village of Trecella by Trecella railway station.
The origin of the name Pozzuolo probably derives from the numerous spring water pools and fountains historically present in the area.
Since 1985, the municipality has comprised the following localities: Pozzuolo, Trecella, and Bisentrate.
