Cernusco sul Naviglio

Cernusco sul Naviglio
Comune
Città di Cernusco sul Naviglio

Santa Maria Assunta church

Coat of arms
Cernusco sul Naviglio

Location of Cernusco sul Naviglio in Italy

Coordinates: 45°31′N 9°20′E / 45.517°N 9.333°ECoordinates: 45°31′N 9°20′E / 45.517°N 9.333°E
Country Italy
Region Lombardy
Province Milan (MI)
Frazioni Ronco
Government
  Mayor Eugenio Comincini (PD)
Area
  Total 13 km2 (5 sq mi)
Elevation 133 m (436 ft)
Population (31 December 2004)
  Total 28,687
  Density 2,200/km2 (5,700/sq mi)
Demonym Cernuschesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 20063
Dialing code 02
Patron saint St. Roch
Website Official website

Cernusco sul Naviglio is a town and comune in the province of Milan, Lombardy, Italy.

History

Until the 19th century the town was known as Cernusco Asinario, from the tomb of the Roman functionary Caius Asinius (died 45 BC) found in its territory. During the Lombard domination the area was a possession of the bishops of Monza; later it was acquired by the Pieve of Gorgonzola. In the 13th century it became a fief of the Torriani and, after the former's defeat, of the Visconti. It received the honorary title of city with a presidential decree on March 18, 1985.

Notable people

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