Castello d'Agogna

Castello d'Agogna
—  Comune  —
Comune di Castello d'Agogna
Castello d'Agogna
Location of Castello d'Agogna in Italy
Coordinates:
Country Italy
Region Lombardy
Province Pavia (PV)
Government
 • Mayor Carlo Ercole Rolandi
Area
 • Total 10.6 km2 (4.1 sq mi)
Population (31 December 2004)[1]
 • Total 1,008
 • Density 95.1/km2 (246.3/sq mi)
Demonym Castellanesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 27030
Dialing code 0384
Patron saint Santa Maria Bambina
Saint day September 8

Castello d'Agogna is a small town and comune (municipality) in the Province of Pavia in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 45 km southwest of Milan and about 35 km west of Pavia. It is crossed by the Agogna river.

Castello d'Agogna borders the following municipalities: Ceretto Lomellina, Mortara, Olevano di Lomellina, Sant'Angelo Lomellina, Zeme.

History

In the Middle Ages the village belonged to the abbey of Santa Croce di Mortara, and in 1387 it became a fief of the lords of Robbio. Later it was part of the Duchy of Milan. In 1713 it became part of the Duchy of Savoy, and in 1859 was included in the province of Pavia.

Demographic evolution


References

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