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Caselle Landi
Comune di Caselle Landi
The parish church of Caselle Landi
The parish church of Caselle Landi
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Country Italy
Region Lombardy
Province Lodi (LO)
Area
 • Total 26.01 km2 (10.04 sq mi)
Elevation
44 m (144 ft)
Population
 (31 May 2017)
 • Total 1,551
 • Density 59.631/km2 (154.44/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Casellesi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
26842
Dialing code 0377

Caselle Landi is a small town, also called a comune, located in the Lombardy region of Italy. It's part of the Province of Lodi, which is in the northern part of Italy. The town is about 70 kilometers (43 miles) southeast of Milan and about 35 kilometers (22 miles) southeast of the city of Lodi.

What is Caselle Landi?

Caselle Landi is a quiet place with a population of around 1,500 people. It's known for its peaceful atmosphere and its connection to history. The local language spoken in this area is called Lodigiano, and in this language, the town's name is Caséli.

Why is it called "Landi"?

The second part of the town's name, "Landi," comes from a very old and important Italian noble family. This family, known as the House of Landi, had a lot of influence in the past. Their name became part of the town's identity.

Where is Caselle Landi located?

Caselle Landi is surrounded by several other towns. These nearby municipalities include Cornovecchio, Meleti, Corno Giovine, Santo Stefano Lodigiano, Castelnuovo Bocca d'Adda, Piacenza, and Caorso. This location places it in a beautiful part of the Italian countryside.

Famous People

Caselle Landi has been home to some notable individuals. One important person from the town was:

  • Giovanni Losi: He was a Combonian missionary who lived from 1838 to 1882. Missionaries are people who travel to different places to share their beliefs and help communities. Giovanni Losi dedicated his life to this work.

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