Siziano

Siziano is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Pavia in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 15 km south of Milan and about 15 km north of Pavia.

Siziano
Comune di Siziano
Coat of arms
Location of Siziano
Siziano
Location of Siziano in Italy
Siziano
Siziano (Lombardy)
Coordinates: 45°19′N 9°12′E
CountryItaly
RegionLombardy
ProvincePavia (PV)
FrazioniBonate, Campomorto, Casatico, Gnignano
Government
  MayorDonatella Pumo
Area
  Total11.8 km2 (4.6 sq mi)
Population
 (December 2004)[2]
  Total5,584
  Density470/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Sizianesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
27010
Dialing code0382
Patron saintSt. Bartholomew
Saint daySeptember 9
WebsiteOfficial website

Siziano borders the following municipalities: Bornasco, Carpiano, Lacchiarella, Landriano, Locate di Triulzi, Pieve Emanuele, Vidigulfo.

Demographic evolution

Transmitter

At Siziano, there is a large mediumwave transmitter, which broadcasts Rai Radio 1 on 900 kHz with 600 kW. It is one of the most powerful transmitters in Italy and can be received in whole Europe at night time. As antenna two guyed mast radiators insulated against ground are used. They are 148 and 145 metres tall and situated at 45°19'54"N 9°11'59"E respectively 45°19'41"N 9°11'50"E.

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.




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