Rescaldina
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| Rescaldina | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comune | ||
| Comune di Rescaldina | ||
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  Rescaldina | ||
| Coordinates: 45°37′N 8°57′E / 45.617°N 8.950°ECoordinates: 45°37′N 8°57′E / 45.617°N 8.950°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Lombardy | |
| Province | Milan (MI) | |
| Frazioni | Ravello, Rescalda | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Donato Raimondi | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 8.2 km2 (3.2 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 220 m (720 ft) | |
| Population (1 January 2008)[1] | ||
| • Total | 13,650 | |
| • Density | 1,700/km2 (4,300/sq mi) | |
| Demonym | Rescaldinesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 20027 | |
| Dialing code | 0331 | |
| Patron saint | San Bernardo | |
| Saint day | August 20 | |
| Website | Official website | |
Rescaldina is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Milan in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) northwest of Milan.
Geography
Rescaldina borders the following municipalities: Cislago, Gorla Minore, Gerenzano, Marnate, Uboldo, Castellanza, Legnano and Cerro Maggiore. Except for Legnano and Cerro, the other municipalities belongs to the Province of Varese.
The municipality counts two civil parishes (frazioni): Ravello and Rescalda.
Economy
The textile company Bassetti was founded here in 1830.
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