Calcinate

Calcinate
Comune
Comune di Calcinate

Calcinate

Coat of arms
Calcinate

Location of Calcinate in Italy

Coordinates: 45°37′N 9°48′E / 45.617°N 9.800°E / 45.617; 9.800Coordinates: 45°37′N 9°48′E / 45.617°N 9.800°E / 45.617; 9.800
Country Italy
Region Lombardy
Province / Metropolitan city Bergamo (BG)
Government
  Mayor Flaminio Tisi
Area
  Total 14 km2 (5 sq mi)
Elevation 186 m (610 ft)
Population (Dec. 2004)[1]
  Total 5,273
  Density 380/km2 (980/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Calcinatesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 24050
Dialing code 035
Patron saint Sts. Peter and Paul
Saint day June 29

Calcinate (Eastern Lombard: Calsinàt) is a town and comune in the province of Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy. Its economy is mostly based on industry.

History

The origin of the town are Gaulish and Roman, though it is first mentioned in a document from 1148. It was conquered by the Republic of Venice in the 15th century, and remained to it until 1797. In that period it became a flourishing agricultural centre.

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References

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