Province of Monza and Brianza facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Province of Monza and Brianza
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The Royal Villa
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Map highlighting the location of the province of Monza and Brianza in Italy
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| Country |  Italy |
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| Region | Lombardy | ||
| Capital(s) | Monza | ||
| Comuni | 55 | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 405 km2 (156 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(2017)
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| • Total | 871,735 | ||
| • Density | 2,152.4/km2 (5,575/sq mi) | ||
| GDP | |||
| • Total | €24.901 billion (2015) | ||
| • Per capita | €28,777 (2015) | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
20900, 20811-20886
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| Telephone prefix | 039, 0362, 02 | ||
| Vehicle registration | MB | ||
| ISTAT | 108 | ||
The province of Monza and Brianza is a special area in the Lombardy region of Italy. It's like a county or district. It's known for being very busy and having many people.
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About the Province of Monza and Brianza
This province was officially created on May 12, 2004. It was formed by taking the north-eastern part from the province of Milan. It officially started working after elections in June 2009.
Size and Population
The province is home to about 871,735 people (as of 2017). It is divided into 55 smaller areas called comuni (which means municipalities or towns).
It covers an area of 405 square kilometers (about 156 square miles). This makes it one of the smallest provinces in Italy. Because it's so small but has many people, it's very urbanized. It's part of the larger city area of Milan.
Capital City: Monza
The capital and largest city in the province is Monza. About 123,776 people live there (as of 2017). Monza is only about 15 kilometers (9 miles) away from Milan.
Neighboring Areas
The province of Monza and Brianza shares its borders with several other provinces. To the north, it borders the provinces of Lecco and Como. To the west, it borders the province of Varese. The province of Bergamo is to its east. Finally, to the south-east, it borders the Metropolitan City of Milan.
Most Populated Cities
Here are the ten largest cities (municipalities) in the province of Monza and Brianza, based on how many people live there:
| Municipality | Population (inhabitants) |
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| Monza | 123,776 |
| Lissone | 45,535 |
| Seregno | 45,189 |
| Desio | 41,960 |
| Cesano Maderno | 38,771 |
| Limbiate | 35,121 |
| Brugherio | 34,864 |
| Vimercate | 26,156 |
| Giussano | 25,916 |
| Muggiò | 24,428 |
All Municipalities (Comuni)
The province of Monza and Brianza has 55 comuni (municipalities). Here is a list of all of them:
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Gallery
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Duomo of Monza
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Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, often called Duomo di Lissone
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St. Valeria Church (Seregno)
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Villa Tittoni Traversi (Desio)
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Borromeo Palace (Cesano Maderno)
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Villa Pusterla (Limbiate)
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St. Lucius Church (Brugherio)
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The Torri Bianche business district (Vimercate)
See also
In Spanish: Provincia de Monza y Brianza para niños
