Erba, Lombardy

Erba
Comune
Città di Erba

Coat of arms
Erba

Location of Erba in Italy

Coordinates: 45°49′N 9°13′E / 45.817°N 9.217°E / 45.817; 9.217Coordinates: 45°49′N 9°13′E / 45.817°N 9.217°E / 45.817; 9.217
Country Italy
Region Lombardy
Province Como (CO)
Frazioni Arcellasco, Bindella, Campolongo, Incasate
Government
  Mayor Marcella Tili (PdL)
Area
  Total 18.1 km2 (7.0 sq mi)
Elevation 320 m (1,050 ft)
Population (31 March 2008)[1]
  Total 16,974
  Density 940/km2 (2,400/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Erbesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 22036
Dialing code 031
Patron saint Birth of Virgin Mary
Website Official website

Erba (previously Erba-Incino, as it formed by the union of these two places, together with some smaller districts) is a comune (municipality) of some 17,000 inhabitants in the Province of Como in the Italian region Lombardy. It is located 40 kilometres (25 mi) north of Milan and about 10 kilometres (6 mi) east of Como in the traditional region of Brianza at the foot of the Lombard Prealps and close to Monte Bollettone.

Erba borders the following municipalities: Albavilla, Caslino d'Erba, Castelmarte, Eupilio, Faggeto Lario, Longone al Segrino, Merone, Monguzzo, Ponte Lambro, Proserpio.

Erba was the site of the slaughter of four people including a 2 year old baby in December 2006. A married couple (the victims neighbours) have been arrested for the murders, the district attorney of Como believes that the reason for the killings is related to an ongoing feud between the families. It received the honorary title of city with a presidential decree on May 12, 1970.

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People

Twin towns

References

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

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