Sumirago

Sumirago is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Varese in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 40 km northwest of Milan and about 10 km southwest of Varese. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 6,032 and an area of 11.5 km².^[3]

Sumirago
Comune
Comune di Sumirago
Location of Sumirago
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Coordinates: 45°44′N 8°47′E
Country	Italy
Region	Lombardy
Province	Province of Varese (VA)
Frazioni	Albusciago, Caidate, Menzago, Quinzano
Area [1]
• Total	11.5 km2 (4.4 sq mi)
Population  (Dec. 2004)[2]
• Total	6,032
• Density	520/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
Demonym	Sumiraghesi
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	21040
Dialing code	0331

Geography

The municipality of Sumirago contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Albusciago, Caidate, Menzago, and Quinzano.

History

Sumirago is a centre of ancient origins, belonging since the very start to the city of Milan. In 1786, it started to be a part of the district of Varese, even if afterwards he returned to be a part of Milan's one.

Demographic evolution