Soncino, Lombardy

Soncino
Comune
Città di Soncino

Pieve of Santa Maria Assunta.

Coat of arms
Soncino

Location of Soncino in Italy

Coordinates: 45°24′N 9°52′E / 45.400°N 9.867°E / 45.400; 9.867
Country Italy
Region Lombardy
Province / Metropolitan city Cremona (CR)
Frazioni Gallignano, Isengo, Villacampagna
Government
  Mayor Gabriele Gallina
Area
  Total 45.3 km2 (17.5 sq mi)
Elevation 89 m (292 ft)
Population (30 November 2013[1])
  Total 7,800
  Density 170/km2 (450/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Soncinesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 26029
Dialing code 0374
Patron saint St. Martin
Website Official website

Soncino is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Cremona in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 60 kilometres (37 mi) east of Milan and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) northwest of Cremona.

Soncino borders the following municipalities: Casaletto di Sopra, Cumignano sul Naviglio, Fontanella, Genivolta, Orzinuovi, Roccafranca, Ticengo, Torre Pallavicina, Villachiara.

Soncino received the honorary title of city with a presidential decree on November 18, 2004.

Main sights

The Sforza Castle in Soncino.

References

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


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