Cernobbio

Cernobbio

Cernòbi   (Lombard)
Comune
Città di Cernobbio
A mountain rising above water on a day with clear blue sky. There are large houses at the water's edge, and smaller houses higher up.
Panorama of Cernobbio
Coat of arms of Cernobbio
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Location of Cernobbio
Cernobbio is located in Italy
Cernobbio
Cernobbio
Location of Cernobbio in Italy
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Cernobbio is located in Lombardy
Cernobbio
Cernobbio
Cernobbio (Lombardy)
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Coordinates: 45°50′N 9°4′E / 45.833°N 9.067°E / 45.833; 9.067Coordinates: 45°50′N 9°4′E / 45.833°N 9.067°E / 45.833; 9.067
Country Italy
Region Lombardy
Province Como (CO)
Frazioni Piazza Santo Stefano, Rovenna, Casnedo, Gentrino, Madrona, Mornello, Olzino, Stimianico, Toldino
Government
 • Mayor Matteo Monti
Area
[1]
 • Total 11.7 km2 (4.5 sq mi)
Elevation
202 m (663 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2010) [3]
 • Total 7,059
 • Density 600/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Cernobbiesi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
22012
Dialing code 031
Website Official website

Cernobbio (Comasco: Cernòbi [tʃerˈnɔbi]) is a comune (municipality) in the province of Como, Lombardy, northern Italy. It is located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) north of Milan and about 2 kilometres (1 mi) northwest of Como, on the border with Switzerland and near the Lake Como. The highest peak is the Monte Bisbino, at 1,325 metres (4,347 ft).

Cernobbio borders the following municipalities: Blevio, Breggia (Switzerland), Como, Maslianico, Moltrasio, Vacallo (Switzerland).

Cernobbio received the honorary title of city with a presidential decree on May 24, 2005.

Events

Since 1975, every year in early September the city of Cernobbio hosts the Ambrosetti Forum, an international economic conference.

Transport and tourism

Cernobbio is a stopping point on the bus and ferry services that link Como to Colico via the west side of Lake Como. It is the starting point for the long-distance footpath La Via dei Monti Lariani.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  3. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.

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