Ranco

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Ranco
Country Italy Italy
Region Lombardy
Province Province of Varese (VA)
Mayor
Elevation m
Area 6.3 km²
Population
 - Total (as of Dec. 2004) 1,188
 - Density 187/km²
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 45°48′N 8°34′E
Gentilic ranchesi
Dialing code 0331
Postal code 21020
Frazioni Uponne


Location of Ranco in Italy

Ranco is a comune (municipality) on the shore of Lago Maggiore in the Province of Varese in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 60 km northwest of Milan and about 20 km west of Varese. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,188 and an area of 6.3 km2.[1]

The village takes pride in its Guide Michelin acclaimed restaurant (Il sole di Ranco) and its Transport Musem. The municipality of Ranco contains the frazione (subdivision) Uponne.

Ranco borders the following municipalities: Angera, Ispra, Lesa, Meina.


[edit] Demographic evolution

[edit] References

  1. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.