Besana in Brianza
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| Besana in Brianza | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Città di Besana in Brianza | |
  Besana in Brianza | |
| Coordinates: 45°42′N 9°17′E / 45.700°N 9.283°ECoordinates: 45°42′N 9°17′E / 45.700°N 9.283°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Province | Monza and Brianza (MB) |
| Frazioni | Calò, Casaglia, Cazzano, Montesiro, Valle Guidino, Vergo Zoccorino, Villa Raverio |
| Area | |
| • Total | 15.77 km2 (6.09 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 336 m (1,102 ft) |
| Population (30 september 2011) | |
| • Total | 15.656 |
| • Density | 0.99/km2 (2.6/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Besanesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 20842 |
| Dialing code | 0362 |
| Website | Official website |
Besana in Brianza is a town and comune in the province of Monza and Brianza, Lombardy, Italy. It received the honorary title of city with a presidential decree of February 16, 1971.
Famous citizens
- Carlo Gnocchi (1902–1956), blessed
- Eugenio Corti (1921–2014), Italian writer
- Piero Corti (1925–2003), doctor
- Riccardo Muti (1941), honorary citizen
- Demetrio Albertini (1971), footballer
- Vittorio Arrigoni (1975–2011), Italian reporter and activist
Notes and references
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