Cocquio-Trevisago facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Cocquio-Trevisago
Coeuch-Trevisagh (Lombard)
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| Comune di Cocquio-Trevisago | ||
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| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Lombardy | |
| Province | Province of Varese (VA) | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 9.6 km2 (3.7 sq mi) | |
| Population
(Dec. 2004)
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| • Total | 4,701 | |
| • Density | 489.7/km2 (1,268/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | |
| Postal code |
21034
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| Dialing code | 0332 | |
Cocquio-Trevisago is a small town, called a comune in Italy. It is located in the Province of Varese, which is part of the Lombardy region. This town is about 60 kilometres (37 mi) northwest of Milan. It is also about 12 kilometres (7 mi) northwest of Varese.
In December 2004, about 4,701 people lived there. The town covers an area of about 9.6 square kilometres (3.7 sq mi). Cocquio-Trevisago shares its borders with several other towns. These include Azzio, Besozzo, Cuvio, Gavirate, Gemonio, and Orino.
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Cool Places to Visit in Cocquio-Trevisago
This town has some interesting old buildings and places. They tell stories about its past.
The Church of the Purification of the Virgin Mary
This church is a special building in Cocquio-Trevisago. Inside, you can see a famous painting. It was created by an artist named Pietro Gilardi. The painting shows three important figures: Saint Augustine, Saint Jerome, and Saint Teresa.
Ancient Military Towers
In the part of town called Trevisago, you can find old towers. These towers are from the 11th century, which is a very long time ago! Local soldiers used these towers. They helped control who came in and out of the area. They also watched over goods being traded. If there was danger, the soldiers would light fires in braziers. This sent smoke signals to other soldiers nearby.
Villa of De Maddalena Schiroli
This beautiful old house, or villa, was once very important. It was used as an office for leaders during the time of the Kingdom of Lombardy. The villa has a unique "U" shape. One of its main features is a porch with marble columns. These columns hold up the arches. Because of its special design, experts believe the villa was built in the 1700s.
How the Population Changed Over Time
The number of people living in Cocquio-Trevisago has changed a lot over the years. This is called "demographic evolution."
- In 1861, about 2,196 people lived here.
- The population slowly grew, reaching 3,054 people by 1921.
- Then, for a short time, the number of people went down. By 1936, it was about 2,314.
- After that, the population started to grow again.
- By 1981, it had reached its highest point with about 4,707 residents.
- In 2001, the population was around 4,600 people. This shows how the town has grown and changed over more than a century.
See also
In Spanish: Cocquio-Trevisago para niños
