Asso
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| Asso | |
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| — Comune — | |
| Comune di Asso | |
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| Coordinates: 45°52′N 9°16′E / 45.867°N 9.267°ECoordinates: 45°52′N 9°16′E / 45.867°N 9.267°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Province | Como (CO) |
| Frazioni | Brazzova, Ca' Nova, Fraino, Gallegno, Gemù, Megna, Mudronno, Pagnano, Scarenna |
| Government | |
| - Mayor | Giovanni Conti (elected May 5, 2003) |
| Area | |
| - Total | 6.46 km2 (2.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 427 m (1,401 ft) |
| Population (2006) | |
| - Total | 3,524 |
| - Density | 545.5/km2 (1,412.9/sq mi) |
| - Demonym | Assesi or assini (it.); assées (west.lmo.); spazapulée (west.lmo. traditional gentilic) |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| - Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 22033 |
| Dialing code | 031 |
| Patron saint | Saint Apollonia |
| Saint day | February 9 |
Asso is a town and comune in the province of Como, in Lombardy (Italy). It has 3,524 citizens and an area of 6.46 km², with a density of 546 people/km².
[edit] Main sights
Considerable historic buildings in Asso are:
- the castle, built in 12th century; nowadays only the tower is in good condition;
- the main church of John the Baptist, built between 1641 and 1675;
- a few bridges on the river Lambro, including punt de la Fola, punt di Gubitt and ponte Oscuro.
[edit] Sister towns
Saint-Péray, France, since 2001
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