Cernobbio

Cernobbio (Comasco: Cernòbi [tʃerˈnɔbi]) is a comune (municipality) in the province of Como, Lombardy, northern Italy. It is located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) north of Milan and about 2 kilometres (1 mi) northwest of Como, on the border with Switzerland and near the Lake Como. The highest peak is the Monte Bisbino, at 1,325 metres (4,347 ft).

Cernobbio
Cernòbi (Lombard)
Città di Cernobbio
Panorama of Cernobbio
Location of Cernobbio
Cernobbio
Location of Cernobbio in Italy
Cernobbio
Cernobbio (Lombardy)
Coordinates: 45°50′N 9°4′E
CountryItaly
RegionLombardy
ProvinceComo (CO)
FrazioniPiazza Santo Stefano, Rovenna, Casnedo, Gentrino, Madrona, Mornello, Olzino, Stimianico, Toldino
Government
  MayorMatteo Monti
Area
  Total11.7 km2 (4.5 sq mi)
Elevation
202 m (663 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2010)
  Total7,059
  Density600/km2 (1,600/sq mi)
DemonymCernobbiesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
22012
Dialing code031
WebsiteOfficial website

Cernobbio borders the following municipalities: Blevio, Breggia (Switzerland), Como, Maslianico, Moltrasio, Vacallo (Switzerland).

Cernobbio received the honorary title of city with a presidential decree on May 24, 2005.

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