Sormano

Sormano (Valassinese Lombard: Surman [surˈmãː]) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Como in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 45 kilometres (28 mi) north of Milan and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) northeast of Como. It is part of the mountain community of the Triangolo lariano, a local government with Canzo as its chief town and comprising the peninsula between the two branches of Lake Como.

Sormano

Surman  (Lombard)
Comune di Sormano
Coat of arms
Location of Sormano
Sormano
Location of Sormano in Italy
Sormano
Sormano (Lombardy)
Coordinates: 45°53′N 9°15′E
CountryItaly
RegionLombardy
ProvinceComo (CO)
Government
  MayorClaudio D'Elia
Area
  Total11.0 km2 (4.2 sq mi)
Elevation
850 m (2,790 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2004[2])[3]
  Total703
  Density64/km2 (170/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Sormanesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
22030
Dialing code031

Sormano borders the following municipalities: Asso, Barni, Bellagio, Caglio, Lasnigo, Magreglio, Nesso, Zelbio.

The Muro di Sormano is one of the most severe hills to have been used in road cycling. It is associated with the Giro di Lombardia.

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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