Palosco

Palosco
Comune
Comune di Palosco

Palosco
Palosco

Location of Palosco in Italy

Coordinates: 45°35′N 9°50′E / 45.583°N 9.833°E / 45.583; 9.833Coordinates: 45°35′N 9°50′E / 45.583°N 9.833°E / 45.583; 9.833
Country Italy
Region Lombardy
Province Province of Bergamo (BG)
Area
  Total 10.4 km2 (4.0 sq mi)
Elevation 157 m (515 ft)
Population (Dec. 2004)
  Total 5,353
  Density 510/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Paloschesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 24050
Dialing code 035

Palosco is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Bergamo in the Italian region of Lombardy, located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) east of Milan and about 20 kilometres (12 mi) southeast of Bergamo. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 5,353 and an area of 10.4 square kilometres (4.0 sq mi).[1]

Palosco borders the following municipalities: Bolgare, Calcinate, Cividate al Piano, Martinengo, Mornico al Serio, Palazzolo sull'Oglio, Pontoglio, Telgate.

The surnames Paloschi y Palloschi are believed to be toponyms for Palosco (Palösch in dialetto bergamasco

Demographic evolution

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
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