Concesio

Concesio (Brescian: Consés; locally Conhè) is a town and comune in the province of Brescia, in Lombardy in Trompia valley. It is located 8.2 kilometres (5.1 mi) north of Brescia and 6.8 kilometres (4.2 mi) south of Sarezzo. Concesio is located in the lower Val Trompia, at the foot of Monte Spina. The comune is bounded by other communes of Brescia, Bovezzo, Lumezzane, Villa Carcina, Gussago and Collebeato.

Concesio
Comune di Concesio
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Coat of arms
Location of Concesio
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Location of Concesio in Lombardy
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Concesio (Lombardy)
Coordinates: 45°36′N 10°13′E
CountryItaly
RegionLombardy
ProvinceBrescia (BS)
FrazioniArtignago, Cà De Bosio, Campagnole, Costorio, Pieve, Roncaglie, Sant'Andrea, San Vigilio, Stocchetta
Government
  MayorStefano Retali (Democratic Party)
Area
  Total19 km2 (7 sq mi)
Elevation
216 m (709 ft)
Population
 (2011)[2]
  Total15,087
  Density790/km2 (2,100/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Concesiani
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
25062
Dialing code030
Patron saintSt. Roch
Bl. Paul VI
Saint day16 August
26 September

It is the birthplace of Giovanni Battista Montini, who was Pope (196378) under the name of Paul VI.

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