Olgiate Olona

Olgiate Olona
Comune
Comune di Olgiate Olona
Olgiate Olona

Location of Olgiate Olona in Italy

Coordinates: 45°38′N 08°53′E / 45.633°N 8.883°ECoordinates: 45°38′N 08°53′E / 45.633°N 8.883°E
Country Italy
Region Lombardy
Province Varese (VA)
Frazioni Gerbone, Buon Gesù
Government
  Mayor Giorgio Volpi
Area
  Total 7 km2 (3 sq mi)
Elevation 235 m (771 ft)
Population (2001)
  Total 10,801
  Density 1,500/km2 (4,000/sq mi)
Demonym Olgiatesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 21057
Dialing code 0331
Patron saint SS. Stefano and Lorenzo
Website Official website
The church of the Center

Olgiate Olona is a town and comune located in the province of Varese, in the Lombardy region of northern Italy. The town is bathed by the river Olona. The nearest city to Olgiate Olona is Busto Arsizio, about 3 kilometres (2 mi) away.

The town of Olgiate Olona is divided into three "districts": Centro (the Center), Gerbone and Buon Gesù. Each district has an elementary school and a church with its adjoining oratory. The "Center" is the oldest neighborhood and is home to the headquarters of the Municipality, the Municipal Library, the Middle School and the historic Villa Greppi-Gonzaga.