Brembate di Sopra

Brembate di Sopra
Comune
Comune di Brembate di Sopra
Church
Brembate di Sopra Location of Brembate di Sopra in Italy
Coordinates: 45°43′N 9°35′E / 45.717°N 9.583°ECoordinates: 45°43′N 9°35′E / 45.717°N 9.583°E
Country	Italy
Region	Lombardy
Province / Metropolitan city	Province of Bergamo (BG)
Government
• Mayor	Diego Locatelli
Area
• Total	4.3 km^2 (1.7 sq mi)
Elevation	267 m (876 ft)
Population (Dec. 2004)
• Total	7,190
• Density	1,700/km^2 (4,300/sq mi)
Demonym(s)	Brembatesi
Time zone	CET (UTC+1)
• Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code	24030
Dialing code	035

Brembate di Sopra is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Bergamo in the Italian region of Lombardy, located about 45 kilometres (28 miles) northeast of Milan and about 7 km (4 mi) northwest of Bergamo. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 7,190 and an area of 4.3 square kilometres (2 square miles).^[1]

Brembate di Sopra borders the following municipalities: Almenno San Bartolomeo, Barzana, Mapello, Ponte San Pietro, Valbrembo.

History

The first urbanization here was the work of the Romans, mindful of the strategic importance of the nearby road connecting Bergamo to Como. Archeological finds have confirmed the existence of Roman military camps in the area.

The region was subsequently dominated by the Lombards who included it within the Duchy of Bergamo. The district is often included as part of Lemine during this period.

The earliest written records of Brembate date back to 856. The village, which takes its name from its proximity to the river Brembo, began to be referred to as 'Brembate di Sopra' (Upper Brembate) to distinguish it from Brembate di Sotto (now known simply as Brembate) to the south.

In 2010, Brembate di Sopra resident Yara Gambirasio was murdered.

Demographic evolution

International relations

Twin towns – Sister cities

Brembate di Sopra is twinned with:

• Ostrów Mazowiecka, Poland

References

1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.