Sorico

Sorico (Comasco: Suregh [ˈsuːrek]) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Como in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) north of Milan and about 45 kilometres (28 mi) northeast of Como. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 1,188 and an area of 23.3 square kilometres (9.0 sq mi).[3]

Sorico

Suregh  (Lombard)
Comune
Comune di Sorico
Coat of arms
Location of Sorico
Sorico
Location of Sorico in Italy
Sorico
Sorico (Lombardy)
Coordinates: 46°10′N 9°23′E
CountryItaly
RegionLombardy
ProvinceProvince of Como (CO)
FrazioniAlbonico, Bugiallo, Dascio
Area
 • Total23.3 km2 (9.0 sq mi)
Population
 (Dec. 2004)[2]
 • Total1,188
 • Density51/km2 (130/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
22010
Dialing code0344
WebsiteOfficial website
the town with the lake

The municipality of Sorico contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Albonico, Bugiallo, and Dascio.

Sorico borders the following municipalities: Dubino, Gera Lario, Montemezzo, Novate Mezzola, Samolaco, Verceia.

Demographic evolution

Transport and Tourism

Sorico is a stopping point on the bus service that links Como to Colico via the west side of Lake Como. It is the northern endpoint of the long-distance footpath, La Via dei Monti Lariani.

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



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