Gerenzano

Gerenzano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Varese in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) northwest of Milan and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) southeast of Varese.

Gerenzano
Comune
Comune di Gerenzano
Piazza XXV Aprile, Gerenzano
Coat of arms
Gerenzano Location of Gerenzano in Italy Show map of Italy Gerenzano Gerenzano (Lombardy) Show map of Lombardy
Coordinates: 45°38′N 9°0′E
Country	Italy
Region	Lombardy
Province	Varese (VA)
Government
• Mayor	Stefania Castagnoli
Area [1]
• Total	9.8 km2 (3.8 sq mi)
Elevation	226 m (741 ft)
Population  (31 January 2009)[2]
• Total	10,098
• Density	1,000/km2 (2,700/sq mi)
Demonym	Gerenzanesi
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	21040
Dialing code	02
Patron saint	Sts. Peter and Paul
Saint day	April 7
Website	Official website

Gerenzano borders the following municipalities: Cislago, Rescaldina, Rovello Porro, Saronno, Turate, Uboldo.

Transports

Gerenzano is served by train transportation with Gerenzano-Turate station, situated on the line connecting Varese and Laveno Mombello to Milan. This line is operated by FNM.

Education and culture

Gerenzano has two public primary schools (one entitled to Pope Giovanni XXIII and one to G.P. Clerici) and one public middle school (entitled to the Italian scientist Enrico Fermi). There are no high schools in the comune.

A public library is also present in the territory, along with a public auditorium.

Sports

In Gerenzano are located the following sport teams:

• Gruppo Sportivo Gerenzano, Twirling
• Polisportiva Salus Gerenzano, Football, Volleyball, Basketball and other activities
• A.S.D Gerenzanese Calcio, Football