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Induno Olona
Comune di Induno Olona
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Coat of arms of Induno Olona
Coat of arms
Map of comune of Induno Olona (province of Varese, region Lombardy, Italy).svg
Country Italy
Region Lombardy
Province Varese (VA)
Frazioni Olona, Frascarolo, Motta, Pezza, Dardo, Broglio, San Paolo, San Pietro, San Cassano, San Bernardino
Area
 • Total 12.45 km2 (4.81 sq mi)
Elevation
394 m (1,293 ft)
Population
 (December 31, 2017)
 • Total 10,252
 • Density 823.5/km2 (2,132.7/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Indunesi (d'Olona)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
21056
Dialing code 0332
Patron saint San Giovanni Battista/Saint John the Baptist

Induno Olona is a lovely town in Italy. It is located in the north-western part of Lombardy, about 60 kilometers (37 miles) north of Milan. This town is part of the Province of Varese. In 2021, about 10,287 people lived there.

Induno Olona is also a comune. In Italy, a comune is like a local government area, similar to a municipality or a township. It has its own mayor and local council.

Where is Induno Olona?

Induno Olona is nestled between two valleys, Valganna and Valceresio. The Olona river flows right through the town. It's also located among the beautiful Prealps of Varese. You can find it right under Monte Monarco, a mountain that stands 832 meters (2,730 feet) tall.

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A view of Induno Olona in December

A Bit of History

Induno Olona has an interesting history. For a long time, it was part of a larger area. However, after World War II, the people of Induno Olona wanted to become an independent town. They held a special vote, called a referendum, on October 25, 1950. The people voted "yes," and Induno Olona officially became its own independent town! This was a big moment for the community.

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The official coat of arms for Induno Olona

What's in a Name?

The town's name, Induno Olona, tells us a bit about its location. "Olona" comes from the Olona river that flows through it. The people who live in Induno Olona are called "Indunesi."

Local Government

Like all towns in Italy, Induno Olona has a mayor who leads the local government. The current mayor is Marco Cavallin. The local government helps manage things like roads, schools, and public services for the town's residents.

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