Brissago

Brissago (German pronunciation: [bʁɪˈsaːɡo] ), (Italian pronunciation: [brisˈsaːɡo]) is a municipality in the district of Locarno in the canton of Ticino in Switzerland, bordering Italy. Brissago lies on the western shore of Lake Maggiore and includes the Brissago Islands.

Brissago
Municipality
Location of Brissago
Brissago
Brissago
Coordinates: 46°7′N 8°42′E
CountrySwitzerland
CantonTicino
DistrictLocarno
Government
  MayorSindaco
Area
  Total17.8 km2 (6.9 sq mi)
Elevation
197 m (646 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2018)
  Total1,737
  Density98/km2 (250/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+01:00 (Central European Time)
  Summer (DST)UTC+02:00 (Central European Summer Time)
Postal code(s)
6614
SFOS number5097
ISO 3166 codeCH-TI
Surrounded byAscona, Cannobio (IT-VB), Caviano, Gerra (Gambarogno), Intragna, Maccagno con Pino e Veddasca (IT-VA), Palagnedra, Ronco sopra Ascona, San Nazzaro, Sant'Abbondio, Tronzano Lago Maggiore (IT-VA), Valle Cannobina (IT-VB).
Websitewww.brissago.ch
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