Gazzada Schianno

Gazzada Schianno
Comune
Comune di Gazzada Schianno

Coat of arms
Gazzada Schianno

Location of Gazzada Schianno in Italy

Coordinates: 45°47′N 8°49′E / 45.783°N 8.817°E / 45.783; 8.817
Country Italy
Region Lombardy
Province Varese (VA)
Government
  Mayor Cristina Bertuletti (Lega Nord)
Area
  Total 4.75 km2 (1.83 sq mi)
Elevation 368 m (1,207 ft)
Population (31 December 2013)
  Total 4,644
  Density 980/km2 (2,500/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Schiannesi and Gazzadesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 21045
Dialing code 0332

Gazzada Schianno is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Varese in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 45 kilometres (28 mi) northwest of Milan and about 4 kilometres (2 mi) south of Varese. It is served by Gazzada-Schianno-Morazzone railway station.

Gazzada Schianno borders the following municipalities: Brunello, Buguggiate, Lozza, Morazzone, Varese. It is formed by two main localities, Gazzada and Schianno.

Gazzada was the venue in 1967 for discussions between Anglicans and Catholics following the Second Vatican Council.

Twin towns

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