Gazzada Schianno

Gazzada Schianno is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Varese in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 45 kilometres (28 mi) northwest of Milan and about 4 kilometres (2 mi) south of Varese. It is served by Gazzada-Schianno-Morazzone railway station.

Gazzada Schianno
Comune di Gazzada Schianno
Coat of arms
Location of Gazzada Schianno
Gazzada Schianno
Location of Gazzada Schianno in Italy
Gazzada Schianno
Gazzada Schianno (Lombardy)
Coordinates: 45°47′N 8°49′E
CountryItaly
RegionLombardy
ProvinceVarese (VA)
Government
  MayorCristina Bertuletti (Lega Nord)
Area
  Total4.75 km2 (1.83 sq mi)
Elevation
368 m (1,207 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2013)[2]
  Total4,644
  Density980/km2 (2,500/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Schiannesi and Gazzadesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
21045
Dialing code0332

Gazzada Schianno borders the following municipalities: Brunello, Buguggiate, Lozza, Morazzone, Varese. It is formed by two main localities, Gazzada and Schianno.

Gazzada was the venue in 1967 for discussions between Anglicans and Catholics following the Second Vatican Council.

Twin towns

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