Cassano Magnago facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cassano Magnago
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| Comune di Cassano Magnago | ||
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| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Lombardy | |
| Province | Varese (VA) | |
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| • Total | 12 km2 (5 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 261 m (856 ft) | |
| Population
(31 December 2004)
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| • Total | 20,754 | |
| • Density | 1,730/km2 (4,480/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Cassanesi | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
21012
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| Dialing code | 0331 | |
| Patron saint | St. Maurice | |
| Saint day | September 22 | |
Cassano Magnago is a town and comune in the province of Varese, Lombardy, Italy. A comune is like a local government area or municipality. It is a place where many people live and work.
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Discover Cassano Magnago
Cassano Magnago is located in the northern part of Italy. It is part of the Lombardy region. The town is in the province of Varese.
Quick Facts About the Town
The town covers an area of about 12 square kilometers. This is roughly 4.6 square miles. In 2004, about 20,754 people lived there. The people from Cassano Magnago are called Cassanesi.
The town is located at an elevation of 261 meters (856 feet) above sea level. Its patron saint is St. Maurice. The town celebrates its saint's day on September 22.
Famous People from Cassano Magnago
Many interesting people have connections to Cassano Magnago. Some of them were born there. Others spent important parts of their lives in the town.
- Ivan Basso (born in 1977) is a famous road cycling champion. He is known for winning major bicycle races.
- Umberto Bossi (born in 1941) is a politician. A politician is someone who works in government. They help make decisions for the country or a region.
- Lea Del Bo Rossi (1903–1978) was a medical researcher. She was born in Cassano Magnago. Medical researchers study health and diseases.
See Also
You can find more information about Cassano Magnago for kids in Spanish here: Cassano Magnago para niños
