Demonym(s) Corzanesi Postal code 25030 | Elevation 101 m (331 ft) Area 12 km² Local time Monday 11:18 PM Dialling code 030 | |
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Frazioni Bargnano, Meano, Montegiardino Weather 7°C, Wind W at 6 km/h, 86% Humidity | ||
Corzano is a town and comune in the province of Brescia, in Lombardy, Italy. As of 2011 its population was 1,397.
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Map of 25030 Corzano Province of Brescia, Italy
History
The name Corzano is derived from the Roman family name Curtius. In the 15th century the Avogadro family built a castle in the village Meano, which is part of the comune. It was part of the Republic of Venice until its dissolution at the end of the 18th century.
Geography
Corzano is located at 45°26' North, 10°0' West approximately 100 metres (330 ft) above sea level. The bordering municipalities are Barbariga, Brandico, Comezzano-Cizzago, Dello, Longhena, Pompiano and Trenzano.
Corzano counts the hamlets (frazioni) of Bargnano, Meano and Montegiardino. The last one was an autonomous municipality until 1797.
Demographics
The 2001 census gives the population as 980 people, composed of 359 families.