Carate Urio

Carate Urio (Comasco: Caraa Uri [kaˌraː ˈyːri]) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Como in the Italian region Lombardy, located about 45 kilometres (28 mi) north of Milan and about 6 kilometres (4 mi) northeast of Como.

Carate Urio
Caraa Uri (Lombard)
Comune di Carate Urio
Location of Carate Urio
Carate Urio
Location of Carate Urio in Italy
Carate Urio
Carate Urio (Lombardy)
Coordinates: 45°52′N 9°7′E
CountryItaly
RegionLombardy
ProvinceComo (CO)
FrazioniCavadino, Greppone, Pangino, Riva, Olzavino, Lestresio
Government
  MayorPaola Pepe
Area
  Total6.9 km2 (2.7 sq mi)
Elevation
199 m (653 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2010)
  Total1,216
  Density180/km2 (460/sq mi)
DemonymCaratesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
22010
Dialing code031

Founded in 1927 by the merger of Carate Lario and Urio, Carate Urio borders the following municipalities: Brienno, Faggeto Lario, Laglio, Moltrasio, Schignano, Torno.

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