Cerro Maggiore

Cerro Maggiore (Legnanese: Scerr [ˈʃɛr]) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Milan in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) northwest of Milan.

Cerro Maggiore
Comune di Cerro Maggiore
Coat of arms
Location of Cerro Maggiore
Cerro Maggiore
Location of Cerro Maggiore in Italy
Cerro Maggiore
Cerro Maggiore (Lombardy)
Coordinates: 45°36′N 8°57′E
CountryItaly
RegionLombardy
Metropolitan cityMilan (MI)
FrazioniCantalupo
Government
  MayorAntonio Lazzati
Area
  Total10.2 km2 (3.9 sq mi)
Population
 (Dec. 2004[2])[3]
  Total14,230
  Density1,400/km2 (3,600/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Cerresi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
20023
Dialing code0331
WebsiteOfficial website

On 25 August 1946 Benito Mussolini's corpse was buried in the town, remaining here until 30 August 1957.

Twin towns

References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
  3. "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.


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