Castel Mella

Castel Mella (Castelnuovo until 1864; locally Castèl Mèlö) is a comune in the province of Brescia, in Lombardy.

Castel Mella

Castèl Mèlö
Comune di Castel Mella
Location of Castel Mella
Castel Mella
Location of Castel Mella in Italy
Castel Mella
Castel Mella (Lombardy)
Coordinates: 45°30′N 10°9′E
CountryItaly
RegionLombardy
ProvinceBrescia (BS)
FrazioniOnzato, Colorne
Area
  Total7 km2 (3 sq mi)
Population
 (2011)[2]
  Total10,926
  Density1,600/km2 (4,000/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Castelmellesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
25030
Dialing code030
Patron saintSyrus of Pavia and Saint Lucy
Saint day9 December
WebsiteOfficial website

Geography

It is in the plain southwest of Brescia, on the river Mella. It is bounded by the communes of Brescia, Flero, Capriano del Colle and Roncadelle.

References


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