Carate Urio

Carate Urio
Comune
Comune di Carate Urio

Coat of arms
Carate Urio

Location of Carate Urio in Italy

Coordinates: 45°52′N 9°7′E / 45.867°N 9.117°E / 45.867; 9.117
Country Italy
Region Lombardy
Province / Metropolitan city Como (CO)
Frazioni Cavadino, Greppone, Pangino, Riva, Olzavino, Lestresio
Government
  Mayor Daniele Maggi
Area
  Total 6.9 km2 (2.7 sq mi)
Elevation 199 m (653 ft)
Population (31 December 2010)[1]
  Total 1,216
  Density 180/km2 (460/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Caratesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 22010
Dialing code 031

Carate Urio 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 6 kilometres (4 mi) northeast of Como.

Founded in 1927 by the merger of Carate Lario and Urio, Carate Urio borders the following municipalities: Brienno, Faggeto Lario, Laglio, Moltrasio, Schignano, Torno.

References

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


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