San Giorgio su Legnano
| San Giorgio su Legnano | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di San Giorgio su Legnano | ||
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  San Giorgio su Legnano Location of San Giorgio su Legnano in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 45°34′N 8°55′E / 45.567°N 8.917°ECoordinates: 45°34′N 8°55′E / 45.567°N 8.917°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Lombardy | |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Milan (MI) | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Marzio Colombo | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.3 km2 (0.9 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 198 m (650 ft) | |
| Population (31 December 2007)[1] | ||
| • Total | 6,661 | |
| • Density | 2,900/km2 (7,500/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Sangiorgesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 20010 | |
| Dialing code | 0331 | |
| Patron saint | Saint George | |
| Saint day | April 23 | |
| Website | Official website | |
San Giorgio su Legnano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Milan in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) northwest of Milan.
San Giorgio su Legnano borders the following municipalities: Legnano, Villa Cortese, Canegrate, Busto Garolfo.
Since 1957, the town has hosted the annual Campaccio competition, a cross country running event which attracts world class athletes.[2] On 10 December 2006, San Giorgio su Legnano hosted the European Cross Country Championships.
References
- ↑ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
- ↑ 3 STELLE CHE ILLUMINANO IL CAMPACCIO. Unione Sportiva Sangiorgese. Retrieved on 2011-01-12.
External links
Media related to San Giorgio su Legnano at Wikimedia Commons
San Giorgio su Legnano travel guide from Wikivoyage
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