Porlezza

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Porlezza
—  Comune  —
Comune di Porlezza
View of the Lake
Porlezza is located in Italy
Porlezza
Location of Porlezza in Italy
Coordinates: 46°2′N 9°8′E / 46.033°N 9.133°E / 46.033; 9.133Coordinates: 46°2′N 9°8′E / 46.033°N 9.133°E / 46.033; 9.133
Country Italy
Region Lombardy
Province Province of Como (CO)
Frazioni Agria, Begna, Cima, Tavordo
Area
 • Total 18.7 km2 (7.2 sq mi)
Population (Dec. 2004)
 • Total 4,325
 • Density 230/km2 (600/sq mi)
Demonym Porlezzesi o Porlezzini
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 22018
Dialing code 0344

Porlezza is a comune (municipality) on Lake Lugano in the Province of Como in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 60 km north of Milan and about 25 km north of Como. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 4,325 and an area of 18.7 km².[1]

The municipality of Porlezza contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Begna, Cima, and Tavordo.

Porlezza borders the following municipalities: Bene Lario, Carlazzo, Claino con Osteno, Corrido, Lenno, Ossuccio, Ponna, Val Rezzo, Valsolda.

Contents

[edit] Demographic evolution

[edit] Immigration

[1] - Demografic Stats

[edit] References

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

[edit] Gallery

  • Lake of Lugano (1)

  • The Beach

  • The Touristic Port

  • The Lakefront

  • Church San Vittore

  • Photo of the Lake taken by XIX Century

  • Aerial view of Porlezza and surroundings
Settlements
Lago di Lugano-Mappa.png
Rivers
Mountains
People

[edit] External links

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