Castello d'Agogna

Castello d'Agogna
Comune
Comune di Castello d'Agogna

Coat of arms
Castello d'Agogna

Location of Castello d'Agogna in Italy

Coordinates: 45°14′N 8°41′E / 45.233°N 8.683°E / 45.233; 8.683Coordinates: 45°14′N 8°41′E / 45.233°N 8.683°E / 45.233; 8.683
Country Italy
Region Lombardy
Province Pavia (PV)
Government
  Mayor Carlo Ercole Rolandi
Area
  Total 10.6 km2 (4.1 sq mi)
Population (31 December 2004)[1]
  Total 1,008
  Density 95/km2 (250/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Castellanesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 27030
Dialing code 0384
Patron saint Santa Maria Bambina
Saint day September 8

Castello d'Agogna is a small town and comune (municipality) in the Province of Pavia in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 45 km southwest of Milan and about 35 km west of Pavia. It is crossed by the Agogna river.

Castello d'Agogna borders the following municipalities: Ceretto Lomellina, Mortara, Olevano di Lomellina, Sant'Angelo Lomellina, Zeme.

History

In the Middle Ages the village belonged to the abbey of Santa Croce di Mortara, and in 1387 it became a fief of the lords of Robbio. Later it was part of the Duchy of Milan. In 1713 it became part of the Duchy of Savoy, and in 1859 was included in the province of Pavia.

Demographic evolution

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.


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