Ranica

Ranica
Comune
Comune di Ranica

Ranica
Ranica

Location of Ranica in Italy

Coordinates: 45°44′N 9°43′E / 45.733°N 9.717°E / 45.733; 9.717Coordinates: 45°44′N 9°43′E / 45.733°N 9.717°E / 45.733; 9.717
Country Italy
Region Lombardy
Province Province of Bergamo (BG)
Area
  Total 4.2 km2 (1.6 sq mi)
Elevation 293 m (961 ft)
Population (Dec. 2004)
  Total 5,984
  Density 1,400/km2 (3,700/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Ranichesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 24020
Dialing code 035
Website Official website

Ranica is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Bergamo in the Italian region of Lombardy, located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) northeast of Milan and about 5 kilometres (3 mi) northeast of Bergamo. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 5,984 and an area of 4.2 square kilometres (1.6 sq mi).[1]

Ranica borders the following municipalities: Alzano Lombardo, Gorle, Ponteranica, Scanzorosciate, Torre Boldone, Villa di Serio.Part of Ranica's territory is part of Parco dei Colli di Bergamo.

The town contains the Church of the Santissimi Sette Fratelli Martiri.

Demographic evolution

References

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

External links

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