Lesmo is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Monza and Brianza in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) northeast of Milan.

Lesmo
Comune di Lesmo
Parish church of Santa Maria Assunta.
Parish church of Santa Maria Assunta.
Coat of arms of Lesmo
Location of Lesmo
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Lesmo is located in Italy
Lesmo
Lesmo
Location of Lesmo in Italy
Lesmo is located in Lombardy
Lesmo
Lesmo
Lesmo (Lombardy)
Coordinates: 45°39′N 9°19′E / 45.650°N 9.317°E / 45.650; 9.317
CountryItaly
RegionLombardy
ProvinceMonza and Brianza (MB)
FrazioniCalifornia, Gerno, Peregallo
Government
 • MayorRoberto Antonioli
Area
 • Total
5.1 km2 (2.0 sq mi)
Elevation
190 m (620 ft)
Population
 (31 August 2009[2])[3]
 • Total
7,792
 • Density1,500/km2 (4,000/sq mi)
DemonymLesmesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
20855
Dialing code039
WebsiteOfficial website

Geography

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Lesmo borders the following municipalities: Casatenovo, Triuggio, Correzzana, Camparada, Arcore, Macherio, Biassono.

2 corners (currently numbered Turns 6 and 7) on the Monza Circuit are named after the town, and have been since the track first opened in 1922.

History

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The town is currently [when?] administered by Lesmo Amica with Roberto Antonioli as mayor and Marco Fumagalli as vice mayor. [citation needed]

References

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