Cantello

Cantello is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Varese in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 45 kilometres (28 mi) northwest of Milan and about 4 kilometres (2 mi) east of Varese, on the border with Switzerland. On 31 December 2004, it had a population of 4,409 and an area of 9.1 square kilometres (3.5 sq mi).

Cantello
Comune di Cantello
Location of Cantello
Cantello
Location of Cantello in Italy
Cantello
Cantello (Lombardy)
Coordinates: 45°49′N 8°53′E
CountryItaly
RegionLombardy
ProvinceProvince of Varese (VA)
FrazioniGaggiolo, Ligurno
Area
  Total9.1 km2 (3.5 sq mi)
Elevation
404 m (1,325 ft)
Population
 (Dec. 2004)
  Total4,409
  Density480/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
21050
Dialing code0332
WebsiteOfficial website

The municipality of Cantello contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Gaggiolo and Ligurno.

Cantello borders the following municipalities: Arcisate, Cagno, Clivio, Malnate, Rodero, Stabio (Switzerland), Varese, Viggiù.

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