Gravedona

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Gravedona
Coat of arms of Gravedona
Municipal coat of arms

Location of Gravedona in Italy
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Lombardy
Province Province of Como (CO)
Area 6.2 km² (2 sq mi)
Population (as of Dec. 2004)
 - Total 2,669
 - Density 430/km² (1,114/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 46°9′N, 9°18′E
Gentilic gravedonesi
Dialing code 0344
Postal code 22015
Frazioni Negrana, San Carlo, Segna, Trevisa, Traversa

Gravedona is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Como in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) north of Milan and about 40 kilometres (25 mi) northeast of Como. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,669 and an area of 6.2 km².[1]. The town has a small harbour and overlooks Lake Como and the eastern shoreline.

The municipality of Gravedona contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Negrana, San Carlo, Segna, Trevisa, and Traversa.

Gravedona borders the following municipalities: Colico, Consiglio di Rumo, Domaso, Dosso del Liro, Peglio.

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[edit] References

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