Siziano

Siziano
Comune
Comune di Siziano

Coat of arms
Siziano

Location of Siziano in Italy

Coordinates: 45°19′N 9°12′E / 45.317°N 9.200°E / 45.317; 9.200Coordinates: 45°19′N 9°12′E / 45.317°N 9.200°E / 45.317; 9.200
Country Italy
Region Lombardy
Province / Metropolitan city Paiva (PV)
Frazioni Bonate, Campomorto, Casatico, Gnignano
Government
  Mayor Massimiliano Brambilla
Area
  Total 11.8 km2 (4.6 sq mi)
Population (December 2004)[1]
  Total 5,584
  Density 470/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Sizianesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 27010
Dialing code 0382
Patron saint St. Bartholomew
Saint day September 9
Website Official website

Siziano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Pavia in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 15 km south of Milan and about 15 km north of Pavia.

Siziano borders the following municipalities: Bornasco, Carpiano, Lacchiarella, Landriano, Locate di Triulzi, Pieve Emanuele, Vidigulfo.

Demographic evolution

Transmitter

At Siziano, there is a large mediumwave transmitter, which broadcasts Rai Radio 1 on 900 kHz with 600 kW. It is one of the most powerful transmitters in Italy and can be received in whole Europe at night time. As antenna two guyed mast radiators insulated against ground are used. They are 148 and 145 metres tall and situated at 45°19'54"N 9°11'59"E respectively 45°19'41"N 9°11'50"E.

References

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


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