Province of Monza and Brianza

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Province of Monza and Brianza
Provincia di Monza e della Brianza (Italian)
Provincia de Monscia e de la Brianza (Lombard)
Province
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The Royal Villa
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Flag
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Coat of arms
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Map highlighting the location of the province of Monza and Brianza in Italy
CountryFlag of Italy.svg  Italy
Region Lombardy
Capital(s) Monza
Comuni 55
Government
 • PresidentLuca Santambrogio (Lega)
Area
[1]
 • Total405 km2 (156 sq mi)
Population
 (2017)
 • Total871,735
 • Density2,200/km2 (5,600/sq mi)
GDP
[2]
 • Total€24.901 billion (2015)
 • Per capita€28,777 (2015)
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
20900, 20811-20886
Telephone prefix039, 0362, 02
Vehicle registration MB
ISTAT 108
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The province of Monza and Brianza (Italian : provincia di Monza e della Brianza; Monzese : provincia de Monscia e de la Brianza) is a province in the Lombardy region of Italy.

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Description

It was officially created by splitting the north-eastern part from the province of Milan on 12 May 2004, and became executive after the provincial elections of 6 and 7 June 2009. The province had a population of 871,735 (2017) divided in 55 comuni (SG: comune ). It has an area of 405 square kilometres (156 sq mi), that is one of the smallest provincial territories of Italy and a population of about 0.9 million, with a population density of more than 2,000 people per square kilometre, given by its heavily urbanized territory that is part of the urban area of Milan. The capital and largest commune is Monza (population 123,776 as of 2017), only 15 kilometres (9 mi) from Milan. The other largest municipalities are Seregno, Desio, Limbiate, Lissone, Vimercate, Cesano Maderno and Brugherio. It borders the provinces of Lecco and Como to the north, the province of Varese to the west, the province of Bergamo to the east and the Metropolitan City of Milan to the south-east.

Most populated settlements

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The top ten municipalities in the province of Monza and Brianza sorted by number of inhabitants are:

MunicipalityPopulation
(inhabitants)
Monza 123,776
Lissone 45,535
Seregno 45,189
Desio 41,960
Cesano Maderno 38,771
Limbiate 35,121
Brugherio 34,864
Vimercate 26,156
Giussano 25,916
Muggiò 24,428

Comuni

The 55 comuni (municipalities) [3] [4] in the province are:

Government

List of presidents of the province of Monza and Brianza

 PresidentTerm startTerm endParty
1 Dario Allevi 8 June 200913 October 2014 The People of Freedom
Forza Italia
2Pietro Luigi Ponti13 October 201426 June 2017 Democratic Party
3Roberto Invernizzi25 September 201726 May 2019 Democratic Party
4Luca Santambrogio27 July 2019Incumbent Lega

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Lissone</span> Comune in Lombardy, Italy

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cesano Maderno</span> Comune in Lombardy, Italy

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Albiate</span> Comune in Lombardy, Italy

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Brugherio</span> Comune in Lombardy, Italy

Brugherio is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Monza and Brianza in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 10 kilometres northeast of Milan. It was established December 9, 1866 unifying the suppressed municipalities of Baraggia, San Damiano and Moncucco, together with the villages of Bindellera, Cesena, Gelosa, San Paolo, Torazza, Occhiate and Increa.

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Cogliate</span> Comune in Lombardy, Italy

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<span class="mw-page-title-main">Giussano</span> Comune in Lombardy, Italy

Giussano is a comune (municipality) in the province of Monza and Brianza, in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 25 kilometres (16 mi) north of Milan.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Limbiate</span> Comune in Lombardy, Italy

Limbiate is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Monza and Brianza in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 15 kilometres (9 mi) north of Milan. As of 2016, it had a population of 35.279. By decree of the President of the Republic on 26 March 2018 it was elevated to city status.

Macherio is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Monza and Brianza in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) northeast of Milan. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 6,751 and an area of 3.2 square kilometres (1.2 sq mi).

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Muggiò</span> Comune in Lombardy, Italy

Muggiò is a city (municipality) in the Province of Monza and Brianza in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 15 kilometres (9 mi) northeast of Milan. It received the honorary title of city with a presidential decree on September 27, 1992.

Sovico is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Monza and Brianza in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 20 kilometres (12 mi) northeast of Milan. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 7,329 and an area of 3.2 square kilometres (1.2 sq mi).

Varedo is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Monza and Brianza, in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 15 kilometres (9 mi) north of Milan.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Seveso (river)</span> River in Italy

The Seveso is a 55-kilometre (34 mi) Italian river that flows through the provinces of Como, Monza e Brianza and Milan. It rises on Sasso di Cavallasca or Monte Sasso of Cavallasca, near San Fermo della Battaglia. From here its course runs through the communes Montano Lucino, Grandate, Civello, Casnate con Bernate, Portichetto, Fino Mornasco, Cucciago, Vertemate con Minoprio, Asnago, Carimate, Cimnago, Lentate sul Seveso, Camnago, Barlassina, Seveso, Cesano Maderno, Binzago, Bovisio-Masciago, Varedo, Palazzolo Milanese, Paderno Dugnano, Cusano Milanino, Cormano, Bresso. Finally, at Milan, it joins with the canal called the Naviglio Martesana which flows into the Lambro.

References

  1. ↑ Comune di Monza e Brianza, I principali indicatori Archived 2011-01-06 at the Wayback Machine .
  2. ↑ Regions and Cities > Regional Statistics > Regional Economy > Regional Gross Domestic Product (Small regions TL3), OECD.Stats. Accessed on 16 November 2018.
  3. ↑ Comune di Monza e Brianza, I Comuni MB. Archived 2011-09-13 at the Wayback Machine
  4. ↑ Comune di Monza e Brianza, La Provincia MB cresce di 5 comuni Archived 2010-02-25 at the Wayback Machine .

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