Desio
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| Comune di Desio | |
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 Municipal coat of arms |
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| Country |  Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Province | Milan (MI) |
| Mayor | Gian Pietro Mariani (since April 4, 2005) |
| Elevation | 196 m (643 ft) |
| Area | 14 km² (5 sq mi) |
| Population (as of December 31, 2004) | |
| - Total | 37,262 |
| - Density | 2,662/km² (6,895/sq mi) |
| Time zone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Coordinates | |
| Gentilic | Desiani |
| Dialing code | 0362 |
| Postal code | 20033 |
| Frazioni | San Carlo, San Giorgio, San Giuseppe |
| Patron | Madonna del Rosario |
| - Day | First Sunday in October |
| Website: www.comune.desio.mi.it | |
Desio is a town and comune in the Province of Milan, Italy
[edit] History
In 1277 it was the location of the battle between the Visconti and della Torre families for the rule of Milan. It is also known as the birthplace of Pope Pius XI.
[edit] Main sights
- Villa Tittoni (18th century)
- Torre dei Palagi (19th century)
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