Cesate

Comune in Lombardy, Italy
Cesate
Scesaa (Lombard)
Comune
Comune di Cesate
The main street of the comune with Ss. Alexander and Martin parish church (XIII c.) and the Curt dal Sacrista historical house (XVIII c.)
The main street of the comune with Ss. Alexander and Martin parish church (XIII c.) and the Curt dal Sacrista historical house (XVIII c.)
Coat of arms of Cesate
Coat of arms
Location of Cesate
Map
45°36′N 9°5′E / 45.600°N 9.083°E / 45.600; 9.083
CountryItaly
RegionLombardy
Metropolitan cityMilan (MI)
FrazioniCascina Biscia, Cascina Selva, Resegone-San Primo
Government
 • MayorRoberto Vumbaca (26-5-2019, re-elected on 9-5-2024) (Civic list with LN, FI and FDI)
Area
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 • Total5.7 km2 (2.2 sq mi)
Elevation
192 m (630 ft)
Population
 (28 February 2014)[2]
 • Total14,278
 • Density2,500/km2 (6,500/sq mi)
DemonymCesatesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
20031
Dialing code02
Patron saintSaint Alexander and Saint Martin
Saint dayFirst or second sunday of September
WebsiteOfficial website

Cesate (Lombard: Scesaa [ʃeˈzaː], locally [ʃɪˈzɑː]) is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Milan in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 17 kilometres (11 mi) northwest of Milan.

Cesate borders the following municipalities: Limbiate, Solaro, Caronno Pertusella, Senago, Garbagnate Milanese.

The origin of the flag comes from the noble Cixate family.

History

During the Napoleonic era, the municipality was suppressed by a royal decree of 1809, and annexed to Garbagnate Milanese. Cesate regained its autonomy with the Austrian restoration.

References

  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
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