Vanzago
Comune in Lombardy, Italy
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Vanzago (Lombard: Vansach [ʋãˈsaːk]) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Milan in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 15 kilometres (9 mi) northwest of Milan. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 7,615 and an area of 6.2 square kilometres (2.4 mi2).[3]
Vanzago
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| Comune di Vanzago | |
  Vanzago Location of Vanzago in Italy  Vanzago Vanzago (Lombardy) | |
| Coordinates: 45°32′N 9°0′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Metropolitan city | Milan (MI) |
| Frazioni | Mantegazza, Valdarenne, Tre Campane |
| Area | |
• Total | 6.2 km2 (2.4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 154 m (505 ft) |
| Population (Dec. 2004)[2] | |
• Total | 7,615 |
| • Density | 1,200/km2 (3,200/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Vanzaghesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 20043 |
| Dialing code | 02 |
| Website | Official website |
The municipality of Vanzago contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Mantegazza, Valdarenne, and Tre Campane.
Vanzago borders the following municipalities: Pogliano Milanese, Pregnana Milanese, Arluno, Sedriano.
Demographic evolution
WWF
The natural area is also known for the WWF (World Wide Fund for Nature) nature reserve, an organisation for the protection of the environment and endangered species. It was established in 1978 under the name of Bosco di Vanzago.
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