Desio
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| Comune di Desio | |
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| Name | Desio |
| Region | Lombardy |
| Province | Milan (MI) |
| Elevation m | 196 |
| Area total km2 | 14 |
| Population as of | December 31, 2004 |
| Population total | 37262 |
| Mapx | 45.5 |
| Mapy | 9.21 |
| Population density km2 | 2489 |
| Timezone | CET, UTC+1 |
| Frazioni | San Carlo, San Giorgio, San Giuseppe |
| Telephone | 0362 |
| Postal code | 20033 |
| Gentilic | Desiani |
| Saint | Madonna del Rosario |
| Day | First Sunday in October |
| Mayor | Gian Pietro Mariani (since April 4, 2005) |
| Website | www.comune.desio.mi.it |
Desio is a town and comune in the Province of Milan, Italy
History
In 1277 it was the location of the battle between the Visconti and della Torre families for the rule of Milan. It is also known as the birthplace of Pope Pius XI.
Main sights
- Villa Tittoni (18th century)
- Torre dei Palagi (19th century)